The temple Sacred poems and private ejaculations. By Mr. George Herbert.

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Title: The temple Sacred poems and private ejaculations. By Mr. George Herbert.
Author: Herbert, George, 1593-1633.
Publication: Cambridge :: Printed by Thom. Buck, and Roger Daniel, printers to the Universitie,; 1633.
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MY God, a verse is not a crown,
No point of honour, or gay suit,
No hawk, or banquet, or renown,
Nor a good sword, nor yet a lute:

It cannot vault, or dance, or play;
It never was in France or Spain;
Nor can it entertain the day
With a great stable or demain:

It is no office, art, or news,
Nor the Exchange, or busie Hall;
But it is that which while I use
I am with thee, and Most take all.