Francis Quarles' Emblems and : Hieroglyphics of the life of man, modernized : in four books (1773)
Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644 · London : Printed for J. Cooke, at Shakespear’s Head, in Pater-Noster-Row · leaf 149
ifsdFrom thefe, to be with his Redeemer Christ IHe longs to (cc that dear and lovely Face,Radiant with Glories, beaming evry Grace.His ardent Wifh is, that he may enjoyHis Saviours Prcfence, nothing to annoy.If from this World he could be once released.With Jesus he fhall be for ever blefsd ;Joys… … ImprlfonM in this Cage of Flefh,We earneftly Enlargement wifli;In Hopes that God Relief will bring.The caged Bird its Song will ling. [ Mr ] E M B L E M X. The Soul like a Bird in a Cags, MY Soul is like a caged DlrJ,That woHld its Fieedom gain.But with the Bars of Flefii immurd.Her Labour is in…
Emblems -- Early works to 1800 · Emblem books, English -- Great Britain -- England -- 18th century · Emblem books -- Great Britain -- England -- 18th century
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