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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 6.

[Of Merc' and Justice is thy Kingdome built]

Of Merc' and Justice is thy Kingdome built;
This plagues my Sin; and that removes my guilt:
When ere I sue, Assuerus like decline
Thy Scepter; Lord, say, Halfe my kingdome's thine.
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