Hymne XVII: Of her Memorie

Excellent Iewels would you see,
Louely Ladies? come with me,
I will (for loue I owe you)
Shew you as rich a Treasure,
As East or West can shew you.

Behold, if you can iudge of it,
Euen that great Store-house of her wit;
That bewtifull large Table:
Her memorie wherein is writ
All Knowledge admirable.

Reade this faire booke, & you shall learne
Exquisite Skill if you discerne,
Gaine heau'n by this discerning;
In such a memorie diuine,
Nature did forme the Muses nine,
And Pallas Queene of Learning.