Hymne II: To Astraea

Eternall Virgin, Goddesse true,
Let me presume to sing to you.
Ioue, euen great loue hath leisure
Sometimes to heare the vulgar crew,
And heares them oft with pleasure.

Blessed Astraea, I in part
Enioy the blessings you impart,
The Peace, the milke and hony,
Humanity, and ciuill Art,
A richer Dower then money.

Right glad am I that now I liue,
Euen in these daies whereto you giue
Great happinesse and glorie;
If after you I should be borne,
No doubt I should my birth day scorne,
Admiring your sweete storie.