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01c. 1698 AD

Still an angel appear to each lover beside, But still be a woman to you.

Thomas Parnell / quote

02c. 1698 AD

Remote from man, with God he passed the days; Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.

Thomas Parnell / quote

03c. 1698 AD

We call it only pretty Fanny's way.

Thomas Parnell / quote

04c. 1698 AD

Let those love now who never loved before; Let those who always loved, now love the more.

Thomas Parnell / quote

05c. 1698 AD

Far in a wild, unknown to public view, From youth to age a reverend hermit grew; The moss his bed, the cave his humble cell, His food the fruits, his drink the crystal well, Remote from man ; with God he pass'd the days; Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.

Thomas Parnell / quote

06c. 1698 AD

Let time that makes you homely make you sage.

Thomas Parnell / quote