William Cowper,
An Attempt at the Manner of Waller
“ To be so fiery and so bright. Nay, this were less absurd and vain Than disobedience to thy reign: His beams are oft too severe; But thou art mild, as thou art fair; First from necessity we own your sway, Then scorn our freedom, and by choice obey. This work was published before January 1, 1928, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. ”
