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41.
True faith and reason are the soul's two eyes
First Line:
True faith and reason are the soul's two eyes
Last Line:
The true bred christian always looks asquint
Author:
Francis Quarles (Absolute)
DMI number:
14683
42.
True wisdom planted in the hearts of kings
First Line:
True wisdom planted in the hearts of kings
Last Line:
Being by her own reflection made more bright
DMI number:
41612
43.
Unlawful lust immoderate often brings
First Line:
Unlawful lust immoderate often brings
Last Line:
A loathing in the use of lawful things
Author:
Francis Quarles (Absolute)
DMI number:
15663
44.
We must have doves and serpents in our heart
First Line:
We must have doves and serpents in our heart
Last Line:
The dove can fly the serpent only creep
Author:
Francis Quarles (Absolute)
DMI number:
15760
45.
We often find that fame in prime of youth
First Line:
We often find that fame in prime of youth
Last Line:
Does add to falshood and subtract from truth
Author:
Francis Quarles (Absolute)
DMI number:
14730
46.
Well stepped Zacchaeus 'twas a step well given
First Line:
Well stepped Zacchaeus 'twas a step well given
Last Line:
From earth to the tree and from the tree to heaven
Author:
Francis Quarles (Absolute)
DMI number:
4343
47.
When death puts out our flame the snuff will tell
First Line:
When death puts out our flame the snuff will tell
Last Line:
If we were wax or tallow by the smell
Author:
Francis Quarles (Absolute)
DMI number:
17049
48.
Why should we not as well desire death
First Line:
Why should we not as well desire death
Last Line:
Dare we trust God for nights and not for years
Author:
Francis Quarles (Absolute)
DMI number:
14433
49.
Ye holy virgins that with snowy feet
First Line:
Ye holy virgins that with snowy feet
Last Line:
Yea phoenix like to perish in the fire
Author:
Francis Quarles (Absolute)
DMI number:
34503
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