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The holy longing
The holy longing: or, The saints desire to be with Christ: delivered in a sermon at Al-hallows Lombard-street, Aug. 24. 1658. At the funeral of Mr. Jacob Stock. / By Thomas Watson minister of Stephens Walbrook in the city of London.The holy longing: or, The saints desire to be with Christ: delivered in a sermon at Al-hallows Lumbard-street, Aug. 24. 1658. At the funeral of Mr. Jacob Stock. / By Thomas Watson minister of Stephens Walbrook in the city of London.
London: printed by E.M. for Ralph Smith, 1659
Title page typeset from the transcription.
AN ELEGY Upon the much lamented death of his dear Friend Mr. Stock.
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.
Reeling now here, now there, ever in doubt,
Drunk with opinions, he still like the Sun,
Stood firm and fixed in his station.
Stood firme and fixed in his station.
His knowledge deep and large, yet never made
Him dare the Preacher's Office to invade.
Him dare the Preathers Office to invade.
He never liked to go beyond his reach,