Astrophel and Stella - Sonnet XL
As good to write, as for to lie and grone. O Stella deare, how much thy powre hath wrought, That hast my mind (now of the basest) brought My still-kept course, while others sleepe, to mone! Alas, if from the height of Vertues throne Thou canst vouchsafe the influence of a thought Vpon a wretch that long thy grace hath sought, Weigh then how I by thee am ouerthrowne, And then thinke thus: although thy beautie be Made manifest by such a victorie, Yet noble conquerours do wreckes auoid. Since then thou hast so farre subdued me That in my heart I offer still to thee, O do not let thy temple be destroyd!
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"As good to write, as for to lie and grone...."
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