"For, lady, you deserve this state,
Nor would I love at a lower rate."
This poem is all about time. The speaker wishes he had enough time to court his lover slowly. However, he, like everyone else, only has a limited time. If he could, he would adore her forever. He wants to have more time. He is saying that they should get together now while they are young instead of wasting time with other potential lovers. Honestly, I'm kind of surprised this poem was allowed in the 17th century. It basically just sounds like he's trying to get her in bed.
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