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So Paradice did wond'rous Things discloseYett surely not from them itts Name arose 100Not from the Fruits in such profusion foundOr early Beauties of th' enammell'd GroundNot from the Trees in their first leaves arraidOr Birds uncurs'd that Warbl'd in their shadeNot from the streams that in new channells rol'dO're radiant Beds of uncorrupting GoldThese might surprise but 'twas th' accomplish'd PairThat gave the Title and that made itt fair.All lesser Thoughts Immagination Balk'Twas Paradice in some expanded Walk 110To see Her motions, and attend his Talk

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occasioned by the Marriage of Edward Herbert Esquire, and Mrs. Elizabet Herbert

 Cupid one day ask'd his Mother, When she meant that he shou'd Wed?You're too Young, my Boy, she said: Nor has Nature made another Fit to match with Cupid's Bed.
Cupid then her Sight directed To a lately Wedded Pair;Where Himself the Match effected; They as Youthful, they as Fair.
Having by Example carry'd This first Point in the Dispute;Worseley next he said's not Marry'd: Her's with Cupid's Charms may suit.
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