Religion
Book III, 86: On Romes Pardon
From Divine Fancies (1633), Book III
Religion
If Rome could pardon sins, as Romans hold,
And if such Pardons might be bought for Gold,
An easie Iudgement might determine which
To choose: To be religious, or else Rich;
Nay Rome does pardon: Pardons may be sold;
Wee'l search no Scriptures, but the Mines, for Gold.
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Quarles, Francis. “Book III, 86: On Romes Pardon.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/quarles/288/.
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Quarles, Francis. “Book III, 86: On Romes Pardon.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/quarles/288/.
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