Versos English Michael Wigglesworth Cxcv. [159]

English poem

Cxcv. [159]

by (1631–1705)

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Unto the Saints with sad complaints   should they themselves apply? They’re not dejected nor aught affected   with all their misery. Friends stand aloof and make no proof   what Prayers or Tears can do; Your Godly friends are now more friend   to Christ than unto you.