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Years and years unto years, till we attain
To write threescore, this is the second of our raign.
A Valediction of my name, in the window.
I.
My name ingrav'd herein,
Doth contribute my firmness to this glass,
Which ever since that charme, hath been
As hard as that which grav'd it, was,
Thine eye will give it price enough, to mock
The diamonds of either rock.
II.
'Tis much that Glass should be
As all confessing, and through-shine as I
'Tis more that it shews thee to thee,
And clear reflects thee to thine eye.
But all such rules loves magique can undoe,
Here you see me, and I see you.
III.
As no one point, nor dash,
Which are but accessaries to this name,
The showrs and tempests can outwash,
So shall all times finde me the same;
You this intireness better may fulfill,
Who have the pattern with you still.

[CW: IV.]