33. TO THE GENIUS OF HIS HOUSE

Command the roof, great Genius, and from thence

Into this house pour down thy influence,

That through each room a golden pipe may run

Of living water by thy benizon;

Fulfil the larders, and with strength'ning bread

Be ever-more these bins replenished.

Next, like a bishop consecrate my ground,

That lucky fairies here may dance their round;

And, after that, lay down some silver pence,

The master's charge and care to recompence.

Charm then the chambers; make the beds for ease,

More than for peevish pining sicknesses;

Fix the foundation fast, and let the roof

Grow old with time, but yet keep weather-proof.

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