by Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674)
To Anthea
Language: English
Anthea, I am going hence With some small stock of innocence; But yet those blessed gates I see Withstanding entrance unto me; To pray for me do thou begin; — The porter then will let me in.
Authorship:
- by Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674), "To Anthea" [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]
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Line count: 6
Word count: 37