My mind to me a kingdom is;
Such perfect joy therein I find
That it excels all other bliss
Which God or nature hath assign'd.
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Others may enjoy an exquisite musical setting of this poem, sung by Emma Kirkby with accompaniment provided by the viol consort Fretwork. It can be heard on Spotify (search 'Fretwork'.)
They are but poor, though much they have And I am rich with little store. They poor, I rich; they beg, I give; They lack, I leave; they pine, I live. these lines are lack in here.