Herrick

Famous quotes containing the word herrick:

“Lord, Thou hast given me a cell
Wherein to dwell;
And little house, whose humble roof
Is weather-proof;”
—Robert Herrick (1591–1674)

“Here a pretty Baby lies
Sung asleep with Lullabies:
Pray be silent, and not stirre
Th’ easie earth that covers her.”
—Robert Herrick (1591–1674)

“Night makes no difference ‘twixt the Priest and Clerk;
Joan as my Lady is as good i’ th’ dark.”
—Robert Herrick (1591–1674)