The synagogue, or, The shadow of the temple Sacred poems, and private ejaculations. In imitation of Mr. George Herbert.

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Title: The synagogue, or, The shadow of the temple Sacred poems, and private ejaculations. In imitation of Mr. George Herbert.
Author: Harvey, Christopher, 1597-1663.
Publication: London :: Printed by I[ohn] L[egat] for Phil. Stephens, and Chrystopher Meredith, at the golden Lion in St. Pauls Church-yard,; 1640.
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SInne, I would faine define thee, but thou art
An uncouth thing,
All that I bring
To shew thee fully, shews thee but in part.

I call thee the transgression of the law.
And yet I read,
That sinne is dead
Without the law; and thence it strength doth draw.

I say thou art the sting of death. 'Tis true.
And yet I finde
Death comes behinde:
The work is done before the pay be due.

I say thou art the devils work. Yet hee
Should much rather
Call thee father:
For he had been no devill but for thee.

What shall I call thee then? If death and devill,
Right understood,
Be names too good;
I'le say thou art the quintessence of evill.