TO BETSEY-JANE, ON HER DESIRING TO GO INCONTINENTLY TO HEAVEN

My Betsey-Jane it would not do,

For what would Heaven make of you,

A little honey-loving bear,

Among the Blessèd Babies there?

Nor do you dwell with us in vain

Who tumble and get up again

And try, with bruisèd knees, to smile—

Sweet, you are blessèd all the while

And we in you: so wait, they’ll come

To take your hand and fetch you home,

In Heavenly leaves to play at tents

With all the Holy Innocents.

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