Epitaph On Mr. Bridgeman
July 6, 2023An Epitaph On Sr John Walter, Lord Cheife Baron
July 6, 2023Anthem For Good Fryday
See sinfull soul thy Saviours suffering see,
His Blessed hands and feet fix’t fast to tree:
Observe what Rivulets of blood stream forth
His painful pierced side, each drop more worth
Than tongue of men and Angels can express:
Hast to him, cursed Caitiffe, and confess
All thy misdeeds, and sighing say, ‘Twas I
That caus’d thee thus, my Lord, my Christ, to dye.
O let thy Death secure my soul from fears,
And I will wash thy wounds with brinish tears:
Grant me, sweet Jesu, from thy pretious store
One cleansing drop, with grace to sin no more.
William Strode
William Strode (1600-1645) was an English poet and clergyman. He was educated at Oxford University and later became a member of the clergy. Strode's poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and religion. Some of his most famous works include "Aire and Angels," "Of His Mistress," and "On a Late Wounded Saint." Strode's work was admired by several of his contemporaries, including John Donne.