[note]To the Temple] In 1664 and 1668, this poem seems to be a continuation of “The Bridegroom.” [/note]
Thus bride and bridegroom to the temple[note]bride and bridegroom to the temple] to the Temple the Bride, and Bridegroome 1653 [/note] went,
Though Envy strove the marriage to prevent.
Hymen did join their hands, and their[note]and their] their 1653 [/note] hearts tied,[note]tied,] did tye, 1653 [/note]
Not to dissolve until their bodies died.[note]died.] dye. 1653 [/note]
The gods did join their souls in wedlock bands; 5
In Heaven’s record their love forever stands.