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First Line: My god, a verse is not a crown
Last Line: I am with thee, and most take all.
Variant Title(s): The Quiddittie


MY God, a verse is not a crown;
No point of honour, or gay suit;
No hawk, or banquet, or renown;
Nor a good sword, nor yet a lute.

It cannot vault, or dance, or play;
It never was in France or Spain;
Nor can it entertain the day
With a great stable or demain.

It is no office, art, or news;
Nor the exchange, or busie hall:
But it is that which while I use,
I am with thee, and Most take all.





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