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“I feel no care of coin,Well-doing is my wealth;My mind to me an empire is,While grace affordeth health.”

Quote by Robert Southwell

Book:The Poetical Works of the Rev. Robert Southwell

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The Poetical Works of the Rev. Robert Southwell

This volume includes a selection of the religious and devotional poetry written by the Rev. Robert Southwell, a significant figure in English literature of the Jacobean era. Southwell's works are known for their theological depth and poetic beauty, reflecting his religious beliefs and the social and political context of his time. more

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Robert Southwell

Robert Southwell was a prominent English poet of the late 16th century. His poetry, deeply influenced by the Reformation, is notable for its profound religious sentiment and literary skill. more

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