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Death - Poetry - Early works to 1800

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    Poema mortuale, or, An elegy upon death : the law of nature and tribute of mortals. / By R.M. No poet, nor the son of a poet.

    | Mayhew, R. (Richard) | Date: Anno praedicto, 1679
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    A vvatch for a wise mans observation.

    | Date: 1677
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    A vvatch for a wise mans observation.

    | Date: 1677
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    Death only maketh captains quaile.

    | Date: [between 1500 and 1599?]
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    A watch for a wise mans observation : in two parts. First, a divine poem on the three persons in the Holy Trinity, the four evangelists, the ten commandements, and the twelve apostles. The second, a preparation (by a holy life) for the hour of death, that we may be all fitted for our latter end, when we shall go hence, and be no more seen. By D.B.

    | Date: [1690]
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