“And what's a life? - a weary pilgrimage, Whose glory in one day doth fill the stage With childhood, manhood, and decrepit age.”
Quote by Francis Quarles
Work
Judgment and Mercy for Afflicted Souls: Or, Meditations, Soliloquies, and Prayers. New Ed., with a Biographical and Critical Introd. by Reginalde Wolfe
This book is a compilation of reflective and devotional writings, featuring meditations, soliloquies, and prayers. The new edition is accompanied by an introductory section that provides biographical and critical context, offering insights into the author's life and the work's significance. more
Author
Francis Quarles
Francis Quarles, a renowned English poet, was born on May 8, 1592, and died on September 8, 1644. His poetry focused on religious and moral themes, deeply influenced by Puritan thought. more
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