Living
To S[ophia] F[rend]
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb, IV: Poems and Plays, ed. E. V. Lucas
Living
Solemn Legends we are told
Of bright female Names of old,
Phyllus fair, Laodameia,
Helen, but methinks Sophia
Is a name of better meaning
And a sort of Christian leaning.
For it Wisdom means, which passes
Rubies, pearls, or golden masses.
Ever try that Name to merit;
Never quit what you inherit,
Duly from your Father's spirit.
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Lamb, Charles. “To S[ophia] F[rend].” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/lamb/119/.
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Lamb, Charles. “To S[ophia] F[rend].” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/lamb/119/.
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