Herbert J.C. Grierson, ed. (1886–1960). Metaphysical Lyrics & Poems of the 17th C. 1921.

1618–1702 Edward Sherburne

And she washed his Feet with her Teares,

and wiped them with the Hairs of her Head

THE PROUD Ægyptian Queen, her Roman Guest,

(T’express her Love in Hight of State, and Pleasure)

With Pearl dissolv’d in Gold, did feast,

Both Food, and Treasure.

And now (dear Lord!) thy Lover, on the fair

And silver Tables of thy Feet, behold!

Pearl in her Tears, and in her Hair,

Offers thee Gold.