Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644 · Halifax : Printed & published by Milner & Sowerby, Cheapside · leaf 256
Sun and thishuman body, a shadow may be made. S. August. Med. Cap. xxxiv Lord, let my soul flee from the scorchingthoughts of the world, under the covert of thywings, that, being refreshed by the moderation ofthy shadow, she may sing merrily. In peace will Ilay me down and rest. EPIG. 14. Ah !… … PSALM CXXXVII. 4. How shall we sing the Lords song in a strangeland; Urge me no more : this airy mirth belongsTo better times : these times are not for songs,The sprightly twang of the melodious luteAgree:) not with my voice : and both unsuit 254 EMBLEMS. BOOK 4. My untund fortunes : the afFected…
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