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Schisms under Justinian who began 687
Ravenna's Church, that vy'de with Romes for power
And Dignity, till Reparate did shower
It in Romes lap. And bishop Theodore
Who him succeeded passt it thereto ore.
The master Rhanacht taking it full ill
Their Bishop Felix also usd his Skill
To stir them up to reassume their right
Pope Leo stirs Justinian up, whose might
Is sent Ravenna to Reduce, and bring
To Byzant Felix and the Chiefe with him.
He sacks the City, Felix took and sent
Thence Captive. And made blinde: And others went
Into Captivity: Ravenna bowd
Against her will is to Rome Prelate proud.
And Dignity, till Reparate did shower
It in Romes lap. And bishop Theodore
Who him succeeded passt it thereto ore.
The master Rhanacht taking it full ill
Their Bishop Felix also usd his Skill
To stir them up to reassume their right
Pope Leo stirs Justinian up, whose might
Is sent Ravenna to Reduce, and bring
To Byzant Felix and the Chiefe with him.
He sacks the City, Felix took and sent
Thence Captive. And made blinde: And others went
Into Captivity: Ravenna bowd
Against her will is to Rome Prelate proud.
What jars at Rome on choosing Pope we finde
When Boniface the fourth his Soul resignd.
And Join the fifth: When Conon too did sleep.
Whereby this mistress Church in broils did steep.
Thus we may se how Patience is abusd
While Schisms thus in Churches fat are brewd.
When Boniface the fourth his Soul resignd.
And Join the fifth: When Conon too did sleep.
Whereby this mistress Church in broils did steep.
Thus we may se how Patience is abusd
While Schisms thus in Churches fat are brewd.
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