The last and greatest herald of Heaven's King, Girt with ro… - William Drummond of Hawthornden

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The last and greatest herald of Heaven's King, Girt with rough skins, hies to the deserts wild, Among that savage brood the woods forth bring, Which he than man more harmless found and mild.

William Drummond of Hawthornden

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William Drummond of Hawthornden (13 December 1585 – 4 December 1649) was a Scottish poet.

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For what doth serve all that this world contains, Sith she for whom those once to me were dear, No part of them can have now with me here?

Make an eternal spring;
Give life to this dark world which lieth dead.
Spread forth thy golden hair
In larger locks than thou wast wont before,
And emperor-like decore
With diadem of pearl thy temples fair.

Here is the pleasant place,
And nothing wanted is, save She, alas!

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