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The works of Sir William Mure of Rowallan

Edited with introduction, notes, and glossary by William Tough
Mure, William (1594-1657)

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VOL. I
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EARLY MISCELLANEOUS POEMS
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SONNETS
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DIDO AND ÆNEAS
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FANCIES FAREWELL
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Son. 1.
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Sonnet 3.
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SONNETS
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VOL. II

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Sonnet 3.

[Looke home my Soule, deferre not to repent]

Looke home my Soule, deferre not to repent,
Time euer runnes: in sloath great dangers ly:
Impostumde soares the patient most torment,
While wounds are greene the salve with speed apply,
Workes once adjourn'd good successe seldome try,
Delay's attended still with discontent:
Thrise happie hee takes time ere time slyde by
And doth by fore-sight after-wit prevent.
Look on thy labours: timouslie lament:
Trees are hewde down vnwholesome fruits bring foorth.
Thy younger yeares, youthes sweet Aprile mispent,
Strive to redeeme with works of greater worth.
Looke home, I say, make haste: O shunne delay:
Hoyse sayle while tyde doth last: Time posts away.
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