so > such a

5 That like a little lake it seemed to be; 6 Whose depth exceeded not three cubits' height,

three cubits > (Four-and-a-half to five-and-a-half feet (about 1.4 to 1.7 metres); the cubit is an ancient measure based on the length of the forearm, about 18-22 inches)

7 That through the waves one might the bottom see,

That > [So that]

8 All paved beneath with jasper shining bright,

jasper > (Used to describe various precious stones, esp. of a bright green colour)

9 That seemed the fountain in that sea did sail upright.

That > [So that it] sail > sail; sally forth, issue forth, project

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