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James Thomson - To Seraphina
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The wanton`s charms, however bright,
Are like the false illusive light
Whose flattering unauspicious blaze 
To precipices oft betrays:
But that sweet ray your beauties dart,
Which clears the mind, and cleans the heart,
Is like the sacred queen of night,
Who pours a lovely gentle light
Wide o`er the dark, by wanderers blest,
Conducting them to peace and rest.
   A vicious love depraves the mind,
`Tis anguish, guilt, and folly joined;
But Seraphina`s eyes dispense
A mild and gracious influence;
Such as in visions angels shed
Around the heaven-illumined head.
To love thee, Seraphina, sure
Is to be tender, happy, pure;
`Tis from low passions to escape,
And woo bright virtue`s fairest shape; 
`Tis ecstasy with wisdom joined;
And heaven infused into the mind.
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