Bunyan, John, 1628-1688, Smith, Alexander, 1830-1867. [from old catalog] · London, Bickers & son · leaf 76
d nothings and falfe joys, Like this poor butterfly to thefe our boys. His running through nettles, thorns, and briers, To gratify his boyilli fond defires, His tumbling over mole-hills to attain His end, namely, his butterfly to gain -, Doth plainly shew what hazards some men run To get what will… … 5° DIVINE EMBLEMS XXIII. OF THE FLY AT THE CANDLE.
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