| Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503–42). The Poetical Works. 1880. | | | | Odes | | He rejoiceth the obtaining the Favour of the Mistress of his Heart |
| | | AFTER great storms the calm returns, | |
| And pleasanter it is thereby; | |
| Fortune likewise that often turns, | |
| Hath made me now the most happy. | |
| The Heaven that pitied my distress, | 5 |
| My just desire, and my cry; | |
| Hath made my languor to cease, | |
| And me also the most happy. | |
| Whereto dispaired ye, my friends? | |
| My trust alway in her did lie | 10 |
| That knoweth what my thought intends; | |
| Whereby I live the most happy. | |
| Lo! what can take hope from that heart, | |
| That is assured steadfastly; | |
| Hope therefore ye that live in smart, | 15 |
| Whereby I am the most happy. | |
| And I that have felt of your pain | |
| Shall pray to God continually, | |
| To make your hope, your health retain, | |
| And me also the most happy. | 20 | | | |
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