Ralph Waldo Emerson, comp. (1803–1882). Parnassus: An Anthology of Poetry. 1880.
New Prince, New PompRobert Southwell (c. 15611595)
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In freezing winter night,
In homely manger trembling lies;
Alas! a piteous sight.
This little Pilgrim bed;
But forced he is with silly beasts
In crib to shroud his head.
First what he is inquire:
An Orient pearl is often found
In depth of dirty mire.
Nor beasts that by him feed;
Weigh not his mother’s poor attire,
Nor Joseph’s simple weed.
The crib his chair of state;
The beasts are parcel of his pomp,
The wooden dish his plate.
His royal liveries wear;
The Prince himself is come from heaven:
This pomp is praisèd there.
Do homage to thy King;
And highly praise this humble pomp,
Which he from heaven doth bring.