To the Right Honourable, Robert, Lord Dalzelle

Rightly tru dole is that which is exprest
Out of an ardent and a zealous brest:
Best doler , or best dole give he that can
Executes it as a most zealous man,
Relieving of the poore, because in zeale
That he doth seeme their miseries to feele:
Vertuous thus his zealous heart affected
Seekes, that no worke of love should be neglected.

Dedicate this the Muses doe to you,
And 'tis because that zeale you doe pursue;
Leading your life by true zeale guided well,
Zealously shewing that you doe excell.
Excell so still, for you best doler be,
Led by your zeale along to charity.
Lead others on by your example so
Ever, that zealous men may many grow.
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