Hymne IIII: To the moneth of May

Each day of thine, sweete moneth of May,
Loue makes a solemne holy-day:
I will performe like dutie,
Since thou resemblest euery way
Astraea Queene of beautie.

Both you fresh beauties do partake,
Eithers aspect doth Sommer make:
Thoughts of young Loue awaking
Hearts you both do cause to ake,
And yet be pleasd with aking.

Right deare art thou, and so is shee,
Euen like attractiue Sympathie,
Gaines vnto both like dearenesse;
I weene this made Antiquitie
Name thee, Sweete May of Maiestie,
As being both like in clearenesse.