"Unmatcht for beauty, chaster than the ayre," wrote one poet.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby
Much less modern than Cowley, but still of a chaster and less fanciful style than most of his contemporaries, is the famous Protestant apologist, Chillingworth-a man whose orderly mind and freedom from anything like enthusiasm reflected themselves in the easy balance of his style.
"A History of English Literature Elizabethan Literature"
George Saintsbury
Nor thence partakes Fresh pleasure only; for the attentive mind, By this harmonious action on her powers 600 Becomes herself harmonious; wont so oft In outward things to meditate the charm Of sacred order, soon she seeks at home To find a kindred order, to exert Within herself this elegance of love, This fair-inspired delight; her temper'd powers Refine at length, and every passion wears A chaster, milder, more attractive mien.
"Poetical Works of Akenside"
Mark Akenside