15. UPON HIMSELF

Thou shalt not all die; for while Love's fire shines

Upon his altar, men shall read thy lines;

And learn'd musicians shall, to honour Herrick's

Fame, and his name, both set and sing his lyrics.

To his book's end this last line he'd have placed:--

Jocund his Muse was, but his Life was chaste.

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