A Hymn to VestaVesta, that as a servant overseesKing Phœbus’ hallow’d house, in all degreesOf guide about it, on the sacred shoreOf heavenly Pythos, and hast evermoreRich balms distilling from thy odorous hair,Grace this house with thy housewifely repair!Enter, and bring a mind that most may move,Conferring even, the great in counsels, Jove;And let my verse taste of your either’s love.
Vesta, that as a servant overseesKing Phœbus’ hallow’d house, in all degreesOf guide about it, on the sacred shoreOf heavenly Pythos, and hast evermoreRich balms distilling from thy odorous hair,Grace this house with thy housewifely repair!Enter, and bring a mind that most may move,Conferring even, the great in counsels, Jove;And let my verse taste of your either’s love.