Seccombe and Arber, comps. Elizabethan Sonnets. 1904.
DianaThe First Decade. Sonnet I. Resolved to love, unworthy to obtain
Henry Constable (15621613)R
I do no favour crave; but, humble wise,
To thee my sighs in verse I sacrifice,
Only some pity, and no help to gain.
Hear then! and as my heart shall aye remain
A patient object to thy lightning eyes;
A patient ear bring thou to thund’ring cries!
Fear not the crack! when I the blow sustain.
So as thine eye bred mine ambitious thought;
So shall thine ear make proud my voice for joy.
Lo, Dear! what wonders great by thee are wrought,
When I but little favours do enjoy.
The voice is made the ear for to rejoice:
And your ear giveth pleasure to my voice.