Poem by Thomas Parnell

Out of Greek

The things that Mortals love are mortal too
& swiftly transient fleet before the view
Or if with man a longer while they stay
Man swiftly transient fleets himself away. 

1. On Dr. Brown's Death
2. In Biddy's Cheeks Ye Roses Blow
3. The Convert's Love
4. Young Philomela's Powrfull Dart
5. A Night-Piece on Death

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