John Ashmore

1580-1635 / England

Ad. D. Cradock, Ecclesiæ Cathedralis Dunelmensis Cancellarium, De Patris Sui Morte

Whenas the gods their Gifts on men bestowe,
Their Store's not less. The gods thou follow'st so.
But, they give not except long vows compell them:
Thou, of thy Self, un-askt: So thou excels them.
Therefore my Heart shall still the Altar be;
Whence, Praise and Thankfulness I'll yeeld to thee.
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