The Amaranth Or, religious poems; consisting of fables, visions, emblems, etc. Adorned with copper-plates from the best masters [by Walter Harte] |
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The Amaranth | ||
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Most would buy Heav'n without a price or loss;They like the PARADISE, but shun the CROSS.
Many participate of Christ's repast;
Few chuse his abstinence, or learn to fast.
Few relish Christianity; and most
(In private) wish their Lord would leave their coast :
Thousands may counterfeit th'apparent part;
And thousands may be Gergesenes at heart .
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Few have the faith to suffer for his sake.
His tasteful bread by many mouths is sought;
Few chuse to drink his Passion's bitter draught.
The Amaranth | ||