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The Christians labour and reward, or, A sermon, part of which was preached at…
The Christians labour and reward, or, A sermon, part of which was preached at the funeral of the Right Honourable the Lady Mary Vere, relict of Sir Horace Vere, Baron of Tilbury, on the 10th of January, 1671, at Castle Heviningham in Essex by William Gurnall ...
London: printed by J.M. for Ralph Smith, 1672
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Then like a Glorious Sun it shined, With Rays most bright, enough to blind, Presumptuous eyes which turned that way, To see what 'twas out shined the day.
Then like a Glorious Sun it shin'd, With Rays most bright, enough to blind, Presumptuous eyes which turn'd that way, To see what 'twas out shin'd the day.
This Gem the owner of his Grace, Most freely lent us for the space, Of somewhat more than Ninety Years; So long this Pendant decked our Ears.
This Jem the owner of his Grace, Most freely lent us for the space, Of somewhat more than Ninety Years; So long this Pendant deck't our Ears.
But now, alas! for non-payment Of Tribute Praise, an easy Rent, It's fetched away in great displeasure. Oh what's the loss of such a treasure?
But now, alas! for non-payment Of Tribute Praise, an easie Rent, It's fetch'd away in great displeasure. Oh what's the loss of such a treasure?