Poems on several choice and various subjects occasionally composed by an eminent author ; collected and published by Sergeant-Major P.F.

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Poems on several choice and various subjects occasionally composed by an eminent author ; collected and published by Sergeant-Major P.F.
Author
Howell, James, 1594?-1666.
Publication
London :: Printed by Ja. Cottrel and are to be sold by S. Speed ...,
1663.
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"Poems on several choice and various subjects occasionally composed by an eminent author ; collected and published by Sergeant-Major P.F." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A70281.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 3, 2024.

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Vpon the Nativity of our Saviour, Christmas-Day.

1.
WOnder of Wonders, Earth with Sky Time mingleth with Eternity, And Matter with Immensity.
2.
The Sun becomes an Atom, and a Star Turns to a Candle to light Kings from far To see a spectacle so wondrous rare.
3.
A Virgin bears a Son, that Son doth bear A world of sin, acquitting mans arrear Since guilty Adam fig-tree leaves did wear.
4.
A Majesty both infinit and just Offended was, therefore the Offering must Be such, to expiat frail flesh and dust.
5.
When no such Victime could be found Throughout the whole Expansive round Of Heaven, of Air, of Sea or Ground,
6.
The Prince of Life Himself descends To make Astraea full amends, And Human Soul from Hell defends.

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7.
Was ever such a Love as this, That the Eternal Heir of Bliss Should stoop to such a low Abyss?
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