Parnassus biceps. Or Severall choice pieces of poetry, composed by the best wits that were in both the universities before their dissolution. With an epistle in the behalfe of those now doubly secluded and sequestred Members, by one who himselfe is none.

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Parnassus biceps. Or Severall choice pieces of poetry, composed by the best wits that were in both the universities before their dissolution. With an epistle in the behalfe of those now doubly secluded and sequestred Members, by one who himselfe is none.
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London: :: Printed for George Eversden at the signe of the Maidenhead in St. Pauls Church-yard.,
1656.
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Humorous poetry, English -- 17th century.
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To his Mistresse.

ILe tell you how the Rose did first grow red, And whence the Lillies whitenesse borrowed. You blusht and streight the Rose with red was dight, The Lillies kiss'd your hands and so grew white. You have the native colour, these the die, And onely flourish in your livery: Before that time each Rose was but one staine, The lilly nought but palenesse did containe.
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