Ecclesiastes, otherwise called the Preacher Containing Salomons Sermons or Commentaries (as it may probably be collected) vpon the 49. Psalme of Dauid his father. Compendiously abridged, and also paraphrastically dilated in English poesie, according to the analogie of Scripture, and consent of the most approued writer thereof. Composed by H. L. Gentleman [i.e. Henry Lok]. Whereunto are annexed sundrie Sonets of Christian Passions heretofore printed, and now corrected and augmented, with other affectionate Sonets of a feeling conscience of the same Authors |
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Adue to worlds vaine delight.
Ye worlds delights (blind guides to blisse) adue,VVeake helpes, which fit a carnall vaine desire:
My soule can find but comfort small in you,
Though (as true blisse) profane sort you admire.
My soule doth will my thoughts from ye retire,
In faith to place my hope of firmer stay;
To gaine true blisse, lesse toyle it doth require,
Then worlds vaine pleasure doth, by farre away.
Your false and fickle grounds do well bewray,
Your liking, base effect of fond desire:
The earth (your seat) doth perfectnesse denay.
My soules true hope (inspir'd with heauenly fire)
There seekes to liue, where blisse is firme and true,
And by reformed life, would heauen pursue.
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