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To the Author.
In such an age as this, when IgnoranceIs sainted, and usurpes the chaire of sence.
What boldnes does impale thy brow dear freind,
That thou to arts and learning dar'st pretend?
Tis well thou wear'st a Sword! But when thy Wit
Is such, that foure yeares Warre but heightens it.
Thou need'st a stronger guard, that may outlooke
The sternest danger, and such is thy Booke.
Thus arm'd thou stand'st above the power of Fate.
And if bold Wickednesse should ruinate
The life and Nerves of purer arts, yet thou
Shouldest live, and a fresh lawrell crowne thy brow;
And the next age shall say, when Learning fell,
Thou onely wrot'st and wert Man-miracle,
W. C.
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