Caelica - Sonnet 3
More than most fair, full of that heavenly fire
Kindled above to show the Maker's glory!
Beauty's first-born, in whom all powers conspire
To write the Graces' life, and Muses' story!--
If in my heart all saints else be defaced,
Honour the shrine where you alone are placed.
Thou window of the sky, and pride of spirits,
True character of honour in perfection!
Thou heavenly creature, judge of earthly merits,
And glorious prison of man's pure affection!--
If in my heart all nymphs else be defaced,
Honour the shrine where you alone are placed.
Kindled above to show the Maker's glory!
Beauty's first-born, in whom all powers conspire
To write the Graces' life, and Muses' story!--
If in my heart all saints else be defaced,
Honour the shrine where you alone are placed.
Thou window of the sky, and pride of spirits,
True character of honour in perfection!
Thou heavenly creature, judge of earthly merits,
And glorious prison of man's pure affection!--
If in my heart all nymphs else be defaced,
Honour the shrine where you alone are placed.
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