Classic Poem

To my worthily-beloued Mr. William Alexander of Menstrie.

Great Alexander (whose succesful sword
Made him a god with men) acchiued no more
Then thy as happy pen hath well assur'd
Vnto thy name which Glory doth decore
I know thee not, but know I should do ill
Not to take knowledge of what is in thee,
When thou hast publisht it with so great skill:
Which makes thee ore thy Monarches soueraigne bee:
 For they beeing happy prou'd vnhappy men
 Whome thou hast made most happy with thy pen.