The Metaphysical PoetsDame Helen Louise Gardner Presents selections from all the notable English poets of the 17th century, whose work was generally characterized by a concern for religious and philosophical themes. |
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... looks towards them ; and thou look'st towards mee , O Saviour , as thou hang'st upon the tree ; I turne my backe to thee , but to receive Corrections , till thy mercies bid thee leave . O thinke mee worth thine anger , punish mee ...
... looks towards them ; and thou look'st towards mee , O Saviour , as thou hang'st upon the tree ; I turne my backe to thee , but to receive Corrections , till thy mercies bid thee leave . O thinke mee worth thine anger , punish mee ...
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... look , She first brake silence , saying , Dear friend , O that our love might take no end , Or never had beginning took ! I speak not this with a false heart , ( Wherewith his hand she gently strain'd ) Or that would change a love ...
... look , She first brake silence , saying , Dear friend , O that our love might take no end , Or never had beginning took ! I speak not this with a false heart , ( Wherewith his hand she gently strain'd ) Or that would change a love ...
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... Look on Her Enemies , on their Godly Lyes , Their Holy Perjuries , Their Curs'd encrease of much ill gotten Wealth , By Rapine or by stealth . Their crafty Friendships knit by equall guilt , And the Crown - Martyrs blood1 so lately ...
... Look on Her Enemies , on their Godly Lyes , Their Holy Perjuries , Their Curs'd encrease of much ill gotten Wealth , By Rapine or by stealth . Their crafty Friendships knit by equall guilt , And the Crown - Martyrs blood1 so lately ...
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