Give me there (since Heaven has shown
It was not good to be alone)
A partner suited to my mind,
Solitary, pleased and kind;
Who, partially, may something see
Preferred to all the world in me;
Slighting, by my humble side,
Fame and Splendour, Wealth and Pride.
When but two the Earth possessed,
'Twas then happiest days, and best;
They by business, nor by wars,
They by no domestic cares,
From each other ever were drawn,
But in some grove, or flowery lawn,
Spent the swiftly flying time,
Spent their own and Nature's prime,
In love; that only passion given
To perfect Man, whilst friends with Heaven.
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