The Times' Whistle Or A Newe Daunce of Seuen Satires, and other Poems: Compiled by R. C., Gent. [i.e. Richard Corbett]. Now First Edited from Ms. Y. 8. 3. in the Library of Canterbury Cathedral: With introduction, notes, and glossary, By J. M. Cowper |
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In curiosos theologos. |
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In curiosos theologos.
You high aspiring wittes, which seeke to prieInto the secretes of the Diety,
Is 't not enough to know his will reveald,
But you must aime at that which is conceald?
By curious inquisition, too much light
Hath made you lose the perfect vse of sight.
Saint Austines saying may you well befitt,
Which vnto one would know (without all witt)
By curious interrogation,
What God did ere he layd the worldes foundation,
Replide, “I think, or rather know full well,
He made for such as thee infernall hell.”
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Into Godes secret cabbinet to enter.
O, strive not then to know his secret will,
Which art can never compasse with her skill!
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