Write no _Encomium_, but this _Elegie_,[8]
Which, as a free-will-offring, I here give
Fame, and the world, and parting with it grieve
I want abilities, fit to set forth
A monument, great, as Donnes matchlesse worth.
IZ. WA.


FOOTNOTES

[1] In the edition of 1633, the poem opens thus:--
Is _Donne_, great _Donne_ deceas'd? then England say
Thou'hast lost a man where language chose to stay
And shew it's gracefull power, &c.

[2] _La Corona_.

[3] for piety and wit,--1633.

[4] As none but hee did, or could do? They know
(Such as were blest to heare him know) 'tis truth.--1633.

[5] _age_ in the edition of 1633.

[6] My thoughts, Dwell on this _Joy_, and do not call--1633.

[7] _vowes_ in the edition of 1633.

[8] Write no _Encomium_, but an _Elegie_.
Here the poem closed in the edition of 1633.