London drollery, or, The wits academy being a select collection of the newest songs, lampoons, and airs alamode : with several other most ingenious peices [sic] of railery, never before published / by W.H.

On Captain Hicks his Curiosities of Nature: By a Young Lady.

NO Art to Nature can be equaliz'd; VVhen 'tis at best, 'tis but as Truth disguis'd: As Shadows like it doth but represent, With all the Skill that Artists can invent. Wonders of Nature can ne'er be out-done, Since they are fram'd by Providence alone. Some things for Service, some to please the sight, Their great Contrivance doth create delight: Yet to dull Fancies, most such things as these Are not esteem'd, and that's it cannot please. So still 'tis Ignorance that denies 'em Worth, Not able to discern or set them forth: Such Rarities I much admire my self, Since 'tis Earth, Air, and VVaters greatest wealth. I should detract from them, should I but praise Heavens greatest Wonders, 'mong which I number these. Most Elements do grace this rare Collection, Which Nature hath brought forth to great Perfection: And for your trouble, Sir, in gathering of 'em, Ingenious Men will praise you, and those that love 'em.

VVhose great Applause you justly do deserve, Your time being spent Heavens VVonders to preserve. More might be said, all with me will agree, Onely the great'st defect is in

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