Beati Pacifici A Divine Poem. Written to the Kings Most Excellent Maiestie. By Sir Iohn Stradling |
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Raleigh Bvssie, Knight, his Censure of the Booke, subscribed and returned to the Author, vpon perusall thereof. |
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Sir Raleigh Bvssie, Knight, his Censure of the Booke, subscribed and returned to the Author, vpon perusall thereof.
While Ianus Temple stood, it did declare,When it was closed, Peace: when open, war.
This booke if clos'd (such is the mist of sight,
Eclips't from knowledge) we in warres delight:
But when it opens, (as the Sunne doth cleare
All foggy mists) the rayes of Peace appeare.
That earth-built Temple felt the common rage
'Gainst earthly things, foes force, and fading age:
But this Soule issue while a mortall breathes,
Shall liue, and flourish, crown'd with Oliue wreathes.
Raleigh Bussie.
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