LIFE FOR DEATH.[91]

_Whosoever will loose his life, &c._ Matt. xvi. 25.

Soe I may gaine Thy death, my life I'le giue,--

My life's Thy death, and in Thy death I liue;

Or else, my life, I'le hide thee in His graue,

By three daies losse aeternally to saue. CR.

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