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The poetical works of Robert Herrick

Edited by F. W. Moorman

Herrick, Robert (1591-1674)

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ADDITIONAL POEMS

The Descripcōn of a Woman.

Mr Hericke his daughter's Dowrye.

Mt Robert Hericke his farwell vnto Poetrie.

A Charroll prsented to Dr Williams Bp. of Lincolne as a Newyears guift.

His Mistris to him at his farwell.

Vpon parting.

Upon Master Fletchers incomparable Playes.

THE NEW CHARON,

Vpon a Cherrystone sent to the tip of the lady Jem̄onia Walgraves eare.

[Epitaph on the Tomb of Sir Edward Giles and his wife in the South Aisle of Dean Prior Church.]

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Christs part.

Christ, He requires still, wheresoere He comes,
To feed, or lodge, to have the best of Roomes:
Give Him the choice; grant Him the nobler part
Of all the House: the best of all's the Heart.