Nympha libethris, or, The Cotswold muse presenting some extempore verses to the imitation of yong [sic] scholars : in four parts.
Barksdale, Clement, 1609-1687.
XXVIII Upon the Book of Iustification, written by I. G. sent me by my Lady CHANDOS.
WElcom the Book, expected so long time,
Now sent me from the hand of one oth' prime
Ladies of England. Welcom, for her sake,
Who by this favour hath bin pleas'd to make
Me more obliged. Welcom, for its own worth:
For here I finde perspicuously set sorth,
The work, which only by Free Grace is done,
That sweetest Act, Iustification.
I have but tasted yet, but this short Tast
Is far beyond some whole Books. (Th' Author's last
Writings I will not speak of) I don't fear
To praise his Learning and his Temper here.
Page 86 And were the rest not worthy of a look,
I will rejoyce to dwell on this fair Book.
