Divine poems Containing The History of Ionah. Ester. Iob. Sampson. Sions Sonets. Elegies. Written and newly augmented, by Fra: Quarles |
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Eleg. 9.
Ierusalem is all infected overWith Leprosie, whose filth, no shade can cover,
Puft up with pride, unmindfull of her end,
See how she lyes, devoid of helpe, or friend.
Great Lord of Lords (whose mercy far transcéds
Thy sacred Iustice) whose full Hand attends
The cries of empty Ravens, bow downe thine eares
To wretched Sion, Sion drownd in teares;
Thy hand did plant her, (Lord) she is thy vine,
Confound her foes: they are her foes, and thine:
Shew wonted favour to thy holy hill.
Rebuild her walls, and love thy Sion still.
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