Religion
Book II, 17: On Lust
From Divine Fancies (1633), Book II
Religion
Lvst is an Ignis fatuus, that arises
From the base Earth, that playes her wanton prizes,
In solitary Hearts, and ever haunts
Darke places, whose deceitfull flame inchaunts
The wandring steps of the diverted stranger,
Still tempting his mis-guided feet to danger:
She never leaves, till by her faire delusion,
Shee brings him headlong to his owne confusion.
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