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An Elegie on Mr. W. L.
Meek, Kind, and Good, could I relateOur loss, and thy too sudden fate,
I'd force the World to lend their Eyes
As Conducts to thy Obsequies.
But since thy loss too great appears
To be the Subject of our Tears,
We will contemplate on thy Worth,
Too great for any to set forth;
And only saying, Thou art dead,
Will be as much as can be sed.
Quid de te jactor? fama & tua gloria major.
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