A47607:2842
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.
XVII. All her Pleasures and rich Treasures Hate as monstrous evil, Gods Word doth show, who love them do, Shall go unto the Devil.
XVII. All her Pleasures and rich Treasures Hate as monstrous evil, Gods Word doth shew, who love them do, Shall go unto the Devil.
XVIII. You must remove, your dearest Love From Earth, and things thereof; For this hath bin a crying Sin, Now cast it therefore off.
XIX. On things above, set all your love, Affections and desire; These things below, God will o'erthrow With his Consuming Fire.
XX. Alas poor Souls! be not such Fools To labour for the Wind, The Wealth you heap, you shall not keep, As you ere long will find.
XX. Alas poor Souls! be not such Fools To labour for the Wind, The Wealth you heap, you shall not keep, As you e're long will find.