The English Parnassus, or, A helpe to English poesie containing a collection of all rhyming monosyllables, the choicest epithets, and phrases : with some general forms upon all occasions, subjects, and theams, alphabeticaly digested : together with a short institution to English poesie, by way of a preface / by Joshua Poole.

Health.

My pulse beats musick, and my lively blood Danceth an healthful measure. Whose brow no wrinkle bears, Whose cheeks no palenesse, in whose eyes no tears, But like a child, shee's pleasant, quick and plump, She seems to fly, to skip, to dance and jump, And lifes bright brand in her white hand doth shine, The Arabians bird rare plumage plat••ed fine Serves her for surcoate, and her seemly train, Mirth, exercise, and temperance sustein.

Whose humours in sweet temper ly With undisturbed harmony. The humours calme.