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William Cowper - Sonnet I. (Translated From Milton)
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Fair Lady, whose harmonious name the Rheno
   Through all his grassy vale delights to hear,
   Base were, indeed, the wretch, who could forbear
   To love a spirit elegant as thine,
That manifests a sweetness all divine,
   Nor knows a thousand winning acts to spare,
   And graces, which Love`s bow and arrows are,
   Temp`ring thy virtues to a softer shine.
When gracefully thou speak`st, or singest gay
   Such strains as might the senseless forest move,
   Ah then--turn each his eyes and ears away,
Who feels himself unworthy of thy love!
   Grace can alone preserve him, e`er the dart
   Of fond desire yet reach his inmost heart.
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