England in its condition, briefly and most lively characterized, by way of essay VVhereunto are annexed some acrosticke verses, vpon the names of severall members of the honourable House of Commons, and others, (viz.) Sir Tho. Fairfax. ...Iohn Wastell, Esquire. By Iohn Benson, Gent.

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Title: England in its condition, briefly and most lively characterized, by way of essay VVhereunto are annexed some acrosticke verses, vpon the names of severall members of the honourable House of Commons, and others, (viz.) Sir Tho. Fairfax. ...Iohn Wastell, Esquire. By Iohn Benson, Gent.
Author: Benson, John, gent.
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On Sir Francis Pile Knight a Member of the Honou∣rable House of Commons,

Faithfull unto your country have you alwayes been
Rebuking those who wallow'd in their sin.
All good men love you, and admire your worth,
Nor can the ablest men your praise set forth,
Contentment to do good, the stream in which you swim
Inspir▪d with goodnesse which your sins controul
Shall make you happy when your bell doth toll.

Piety adornes your most godly mind,
In your just wayes you will true comfort find;
Leave not to prosecute such pious wayes,
Eternall blisse shall crown your head with praise.