Ode.(1)The joyes of eager Youth, of Wine, and Wealth,Of Faith untroubled, and unphysick'd Health;Of Lovers, when their Nuptials nie,Of Saints forgiven when they die;Let this yeare bringTo Charles our King:To Charles, who is th'example, and the Law,By whom the good are taught, not kept in awe.
(2)Long proffer'd Peace, and that not compass'd byExpensive Treaties but a Victorie;And Victories by Fame obtain'd,Or pray'r, and not by slaughter gain'd;Let this yeare bring:To Charles our King.To Charles; who is th'example, and the Law,By whom the good are taught, not kept in awe.
(3)A Session too, of such who can obey,As they were gather'd to consult, not sway:Who not rebell, in hope to gitSome office to reclaime their wit;Let this yeare bringTo Charles our King;To Charles; who is th'example and the law,By whom the good are taught, not kept in awe.
(4)Prætors, who will the publique cause defend,With timely gifts, not Speeches finely pend;So make the Northerne Victors FameNo more our envy, nor our shame;Let this yeare bringTo Charles our King:To Charles; who is th'example, and the law,By whom the good are taught, not kept in awe.
