An Ode to the King of his Return from New-market
(for Charles II after the collapse of the Rye House plot)
Set by Mr. Baptist, Master of the Queen’s Musick, London
Printed for R. Bentley, in Russel-Street in Covent-Garden, with the Authors Consent 1684
“England’s Hope and Rome’s Despair
Earth’s delight, and Heaven’s care!
…
“O Live for ever!
Happy keep us still, and free,
We no successor wish to see.”
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