Classic Poem

Of this Ensuing Discourse .
Markes that did limit Lands in former times
None durst remove; so much the common good
Prevail'd with all men; 'twas the worst of crimes.
The like in Musicke may be understood,
For That the treasure of the Soule is, next
To the rich Store-house of Divinity :
Both comfort Soules that are with care perplext,
And set the Spirit Both from passions free.
The Markes that limit Musicke heere are taught,
So fixt of ould, which none by right can change,
Though Use much alteration hath wrought,
To Musickes Fathers that would now seeme strange.
The best embrace, which herein you may finde,
And th' Author praise for his good Worke and Minde .
THO: CAMPION.