Angels the Face of Man, &c

THe Face of a Man has majesty,
And shews a Soul doth dwell
In him that hath rare faculties,
In knowledge doth excell:

So Angels look with awful frowns
When they in wrath appear,
And are endu'd with wisdom great
Beyond what Mortals are.

Th' Face of a Man also denotes
What beauty is in them,
Who are most glorious in themselves,
And so in our esteem.

Face of a Lion shews their strength,
A Lion is so strong
That he will turn away from none,
Nor fears he any wrong.

Face of an Oxe may signifie
How painful they all be,
And any service patiently
Perform, O Lord, for thee.

An Eagle hath a piercing Eye,
And swift she is in flight;
The Angels do God's Face behold,
And fly with greatest might.