The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations/Hope

by George Herbert

For works with similar titles, see Hope.

¶ Hope.

I Gave to Hope a watch of mine: but he
An anchor gave to me.
Then an old prayer-book I did present:
And he an optick sent.
With that I have a viall full of tears:
But he a few green eares:
Ah Loyterer! I’le no more, no more I’le bring:
I did expect a ring.

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