The Cheap Inviter. 1663

YOur Promise I suspect not in the least;
And tho the Scripture calls Believers blest;
'Tis wise Civility not to restrain
From doubling pray'rs for what we would obtain.
When Court or Church Preferments do bestow,
They are not only begg'd, but paid for too.
Whereas you yours more gen'rously dispence,
And noble are, all at your own expence.
Thus liberal Princes, when they Visits give,
Exhaust not by the favour, but relieve.
Besides the blessing of his Eye, the Sun,
Makes rich the Earth that Winter had undone;
Yet seeks no more reward for all he brought,
Than some cold water for his Morning's Draught.
And tho, my Lord, I may too justly fear
You'l scarcely find a better Treatment here;
You shall be welcome, and have Thanks good store:
And Heav'n for all it's Blessings asks no more.