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Emblemes (1635) and Hieroglyphikes (1638)

[in the critical edition by John Horden]
Quarles, Francis (1592-1644)

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EPIGRAM 2.

[See how these fruitfull kernels, being cast]

See how these fruitfull kernels, being cast
Upon the earth, how thick they spring! how fast!
A full-Crop, and thriving; rank and proud;
Prepost'rous man first sow'd, and then he plough'd.
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