A47607:1089
Zion in distressSion in distress
Zion in distress, or, The groans of the Protestant Church [sic]Sion in distress, or, The groans of the Protestant Chruch [sic]
London: printed by George Larkin for Enoch Prosser, 1681
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
But like old Israel, for my Prophets weep?
But like old Isr'el, for my Prophets weep?
How can the naked and unguarded Flock,
Sustain the Brunt of an invading Shock?
When of its Shepherds it is thus bereft,
When scarce a Moses, or a Joshua's left,
How many active Guides, most dearly loved