Relationships

Not Writing to K. P.

by Matthew Prior 1664–1721

From Miscellaneous Works (Waller, 1907)

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So from Divinity and things above
The Zealots thoughts have sometimes chanc'd to rove
Till on his life he does with grief reflect
Compares heav'ns goodness with his own neglect.
Abhors his crime and vows he'l now begin
With double Penitence to clear his Sin
Then sighing trembling doubting he draws near
His Piety stil vanquish'd by his fear.
Till heav'n beholds and Pittys what he feels
And with glad Omens his wish'd Pardon Seals
Pleas'd with the truth of his repentance more
Then with his constant Pray'rs and drudging Zeal before.

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Prior, Matthew. “Not Writing to K. P.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/prior/238/.

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