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Emblems, divine and moral (1812)

Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644 · London : Printed at the Chiswick Press by C. Whittingham · leaf 263

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hat 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 willI lay me down and rest. Epic. 14. Ah!… … PSALM cxxxvri.4. IIoiv shall we sing the Lords song- in a strange land? Urge me no more: this airy mirth belongsTo better times: these times are not for songs.The sprightly twang of the melodious kiteAgrees not with my voice: and both uusuit R 258 EMBLEMS. BOOK 4. My untund fortunes: the affected…

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