The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State their Recognition of Each Other in that State; and its Difference of Degrees. To which are added, Musings on the Church and her Services. By Richard Mant. Fourth Edition, with Additions |
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CI. THE PRIMATE DEPRIVED, 1692.
Erewhile in lordly pride of place he sate,Unmatch'd in England's hierarchal chair;
The long retinue, and the sumptuous fare,
And mitre, pall, and crosier swell'd his state:
Now scarce a menial at his lowly gate,
The hermit's vestment, and the diet spare,
And, stript of outward pomp, the lonely prayer,
On the fall'n Patriarch's close retirement wait.
The meed thou merit'st, Sancroft, freely have!
Zealous, but mild, in thy prelatick sway:
Amid the world's commotions meekly brave;
Contented thence thou took'st thy private way,
And left'st for record on thy rural grave,
“Praise to the Lord, who gives and takes away!”
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