Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644 · Halifax : Printed & published by Milner & Sowerby, Cheapside · leaf 24
not do righteously,when he had the power, should lose the power todo it, when he had the will. Hugo de Anima. They are justly punished that abuse lawful things,but they are most justly punished, that use unlaw-ful things: thus Lucifer fell from heaven: thusAdam lost his paradise. Epig. 2. See how… … Ut fotior, J^atieris, nam potierit, PROV. XIV. 13. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end ofthat mirth is heavuiess. Alas ! fond child, How are thy thoughts beguildTo hope for honey from a nest of wasps ?Thou mayst as well Go seek for ease in hell,Or sprightly nectiir from the mouths…
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