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Divine emblems

Embellished with etchings on copper, after the fashion of Master Francis Quarles. Designed and written by, Johann Abricht [i.e. Jonathan Birch
Birch, J. (1783-1847)

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DIVINE EMBLEMS.
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EMBLEM I.
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EMBLEM III.
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EMBLEM IV.
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EMBLEM V.
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EMBLEM VI.
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EMBLEM VII.
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EMBLEM VIII.
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EMBLEM IX.
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EMBLEM X.
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[ALAS!]

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EPIG.

[Tho' fair to view—th'Asphal'tean fruit accurst!]

Tho' fair to view—th'Asphal'tean fruit accurst!
Is cored with bitterness—and pulp'd with dust!
Hectic may heighten beauty—but the ruddy wealth
That blooms upon the country cheek—is Health.
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