Elegie on D. D. 1635-69: it follows Walton's elegy.


[Note]

On Dr John Donne, late Deane of S. Paules, London.

LONG since this taske of teares from you was due,

Long since, ô Poëts, he did die to you,

Or left you dead, when wit and he tooke flight

On divine wings, and soard out of your sight.

5Preachers, 'tis you must weep; The wit he taught

You doe enjoy; the Rebels which he brought