Poetick Miscellanies of Mr John Rawlet | ||
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An Epitaph on the Reverend and truly pious Mr. John Rawlet, B. D. made by his sorrowful Friend J. M.
Rawlet's Remains lodge in this humble Cave;As he was free from pride, so is his Grave.
But Virtue needs no Pyramids: Its worth
Bribes not the Heraulds pains to blaze it forth.
As Diamonds shine by their own native Rayes,
And Phœbus his own glittering beams displays;
So great deserts are their own Monument:
No Tomb, no Epitaph's so eloquent.
Whilst others therefore their proud Marbles boast;
He rests with greater honour, but less cost.
Poetick Miscellanies of Mr John Rawlet | ||