Emblems divine and moral ; together with Hieroglyphics of the life of man (1777)
Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644, Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644. Hieroglyphics of the life of man, Trapp, H · London : Printed and sold by H. Trapp ... · leaf 36
1 cannot hold, I cannot ftay.Surceafe* thy pleading, and enlarge my hand 51 furfeit witli too long delay : This brifk, this bold-faced lightDoth burn too bright;Darknefs adorns my throne, my day is darkdl night. 3v *Iime, Great prince of darknels, hold thyneedlefs hand5 Thy captive*s faft, and… … Teiixpus erit HIEROGLYPHIC VI. i6i But if her harmlefs light Offend thy fight, fat night? What needit thou fnatch at noon^what wili be thine 4-Death. I have outftayd my patience; my quick tradeGrows dull, and makes too flow return :This long-livd debt is due, and fhould been paid When firfl her…
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