Claraphil and Clarinda in a forrest of fancies. By Tho: Jordan |
A Farewell to his worthy Friend, Mr John
Curling upon his Voyage to the Indies.
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Claraphil and Clarinda | ||
A Farewell to his worthy Friend, Mr John Curling upon his Voyage to the Indies.
If I were more enamor'd with thy sightThan with thy safety, I should much invite
Thy stay in England, and dissuade thee from
Those motives which divert thy feet from home,
But since I see the sullen Wars increase,
And sad Destruction mortifie our Peace,
I do applaud thy Providence, and pray
That thy Negotiations Night and Day
May prove propitious, thou I hope, wilt finde,
Though amongst Heathen, Spirits more inclin'd
Usurp the name of Christians, May the cleer
Beams of divine Protection ever dwell
In all the Good you can attempt, Farewell.
Claraphil and Clarinda | ||