English poem
When first I saw LUCINDA's face
by Anonymous
When first I saw LUCINDA's face And view'd the dazzling glories there, She seem'd of a diviner race, Than that which nature planted here.
With sacred homage down I fell, Wond'ring whence such a form could spring; Tell me, I cry'd, fair vision, tell The dread commands from heaven you bring.
For if past sins may be forgiven. By this bright evidence I know The careful Gods have made a heaven, That made such angels for it too.