Religion
Book I, 91: On the deposing of Princes
From Divine Fancies (1633), Book I
Religion
I Know not by what vertue Rome deposes
A Christian Prince: Did Aaron command Moses?
If sacred Scriptures mention such a thing,
Sure Rome has colour to depose a King.
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Quarles, Francis. “Book I, 91: On the deposing of Princes.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/quarles/91/.
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Quarles, Francis. “Book I, 91: On the deposing of Princes.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/quarles/91/.
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