History & Politics

TO THE KING, Upon his comming with his Army into the West.

by Robert Herrick 1591–1674

From Hesperides (1648)

History & Politics

WElcome, most welcome to our Vowes and us,
Most great, and universall Genius!
The Drooping West, which hitherto has stood
As one, in long-lamented-widow-hood;
Looks like a Bride now, or a bed of flowers,
Newly refresh't, both by the Sun, and showers.
War, which before was horrid, now appears
Lovely in you, brave Prince of Cavaliers!
A deale of courage in each bosome springs
By your accesse; (O you the best of Kings!)
Ride on with all white Omens; so, that where
Your Standard's up, we fix a Conquest there.

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Herrick, Robert. “TO THE KING, Upon his comming with his Army into the West.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/herrick/75/.

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Herrick, Robert. “TO THE KING, Upon his comming with his Army into the West.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/herrick/75/.

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