The hovse of correction or, certayne satyricall epigrams. Written by I. H. Gent. [i.e. John Heath]. Together with a few Characters, called Par Pari: or, like to like, quoth the Deuill to the Collier |
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Ad Templum pro bonis.
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Ad Templum pro bonis.
Haile to this holy place, this ancient seate,Where Iustice, ioyn'd with wisedome doth intreat
Of right & wrong, & reads her sacred Lawes,
More for deuotions sake, then for applause.
This is the place chosen to be the helme,
Where Iustice sits, to steare about the Realme.
Both law and equitie, hence Iustice driues
The Charriot of fayre peace, and leades in Gyues,
Wrong, and oppression, throughout the Land,
Whilst peace and plentie ride ioyn'd hand in hand.
With many a golden Vessell, which are plac't
In places eminent. Those Astrea blesse;
And blessing, make their number numberlesse.
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