Divine poems Containing The History of Ionah. Ester. Iob. Sampson. Sions Sonets. Elegies. Written and newly augmented, by Fra: Quarles |
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Eleg. 21.
Wouldst thou, when death had done deserve a storyShould staine the memory of great Pompeyes glory?
Conquer thy selfe; example be thy guide;
Dye just as our selfe-conquering Ailmer dyde,
Woldst thou subdue more kingdōes, gain mo crowns
Than that brave Hero Cæsar conquer'd townes?
Then conquer death; Example be thy guide:
Die just as our death-conquering Ailmer dyde:
But woldst thou win more worlds, than he had done
Kingdomes, that all the earth hath over-runne?
Then conquer heaven; example be thy guide;
Die just as our heaven-conquering Ailmer dyde.
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