Religion

Book IV, 100: To JAMES Archbishop of Armagh

by Francis Quarles 1592–1644

From Divine Fancies (1633), Book IV

Religion

Renowned Prelate, I nor know nor care
What secret vertue's in Saint Patricks Chayre;
If any; I dare boldly say, 'tis more
Since thou satst there, then ere it was before:
Goe on, great Patriarck; If thy higher Story
(As sure it will) shall drowne S. Patricks Glory:
Iërna will, (as now Iërna vaunts)
Be knowne, as well as cal'd, The Isle of Saints.

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Quarles, Francis. “Book IV, 100: To JAMES Archbishop of Armagh.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/quarles/402/.

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