Much books I have perus'd, but I protest
Of books the sacred Bible is the best.
Some books may much of humane Learning boast
But here's the language of the Holy Ghost.
Hence we draw living water, here we do
Observe the Patriarchs' lives, and doctrine too:
Here Christ himself directs us how to pray,
And to the Gate of Heaven chalks the way.
Here is the salve which gives the blind their sight,
All darkness to expel; here is the light:
Here is strong meat for men and milk to feed
The weaker babes, which more perfection need;
Cast off erroneous pamphlets, wanton rhymmes,
All feigned books of love, which cheat the times,
And read this book of life; those shall appear
With Christ in Heaven which are written here.
- Rowland Watkyns
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