THESAURO-PHULAKION[Greek]: or, A treasury of divine raptures Consisting of Serious Observations, Pious Ejaculations, Select Epigrams. Alphabetically rank'd and fil'd by a Private Chaplain to the Illustrious and Renowned Lady Urania The Divine and Heavenly Muse. The first part [by Nicholas Billingsley] |
THESAURO-PHULAKION[Greek]: or, A treasury of divine raptures | ||
238. On a Condition.
Compare we our condition, and ourDesert together, w'have deserved more
Afflictions, and have deserved less
Mercies from God, we cannot but confess.
Compare we our estate with others such,
As may cause wonder that we have so much:
Compare we our estate with Christ upon
The earth; compare we our condition
With what it was, and shall hereafter be,
So shall we not complain of poverty.
We once lay in our blood, hell's heirs assign'd,
We shall dye shortly, and leave all behind,
If we have not what we desire, we have
More then we brought, or carry to the grave.
THESAURO-PHULAKION[Greek]: or, A treasury of divine raptures | ||