The day of doom

Name: The day of doom
Author: Michael Wigglesworth

The day of doom; or A description of the great and last judgment With a short discourse about eternity

Michael Wigglesworth 1631–1705London: printed by J.G. for P.C., 1666

[4], 95, [1] p. · 16k words · Wing W2100 · ESTC R222018

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Poem

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.

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I gained these Lordships and this Soul I l•st:

I gain'd these Lordships and this Soul I l•st:

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My greedy Heir now hovers over my pelf,

My greedy Heir now hovers o'r my pelf,

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I purchased Land •or him, Hell for my self.

I purchas'd Land •or him, Hell for my self.

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Go on you nobler B•ains, and fill your sight

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