Epigram 42 (Arnold, the fathers Oracles profound,)

Arnold, the fathers Oracles profound,
Sinke deep into mens hearing whē we cite them,
And sometimes Poets verses beare such ground,
As great diuines diuinely do recite them.
And though the summ & substāce maine they beare
Whose setled studies yeeld that sweet encrease,
Yet sometimes with decorum we may heare.
A Poet speake, a father hold his peace.
As when a father like a Poet creakes.
And when a Poet like a father speakes.