Muslims, Jews and Christians are all buried in the same Jehosaphat Valley (see Joel 4) this piece of the Kidron Valley, which gives another verse for Shirleys Death The Leveller ... come visit this place now where I prayed this afternoon for all our beloved deceased, those of your families also! May they rest in peace and rise for ever in glory with Our Lord! James Shirley. 1596–1666 Death the Leveller THE glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against Fate; Death lays his icy hand on kings: Sceptre and Crown 5 Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crookèd scythe and spade. Some men with swords may reap the field, And plant fresh laurels where they kill: 10 But their strong nerves at last must yield; They tame but one another still: Early or late They stoop to fate, And must give up their murmuring breath 15 When they, pale captives, creep to death. The garlands wither on your brow, Then boast no more your mighty deeds! Upon Deaths purple altar now See where the victor-victim bleeds. 20 Your heads must come To the cold tomb: Only the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in their dust.
Posted on: Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:15:04 +0000
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