Was this small plant for thee cut down? So was the plant of great renown, Which Mercy sends For nobler ends. Thus think, and smoke tobacco. Doth juice medicinal proceed From such a naughty foreign weed? Then what ’s the power Of Jesse’s flower? Thus think, and smoke tobacco. The promise, like the pipe, inlays, And by the mouth of faith conveys What virtue flows From Sharon’s rose: Thus think, and smoke tobacco. In vain the unlighted pipe you blow— Your pains in outward means are so, Till heavenly fire Your heart inspire: Thus think, and smoke tobacco. The smoke like burning incense towers; So should a praying heart of yours With ardent cries Surmount the skies: Thus think, and smoke tobacco.
Smoking Spiritualized
Collection:
1705
Sub Title:
Poems of Sentiment: II. Life
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Was this small plant for thee cut down? So was the plant of great renown, Which Mercy sends For nobler ends. Thus think, and smoke tobacco. Doth juice medicinal proceed From such a naughty foreign weed? Then what ’s the power Of Jesse’s flower? Thus think, and...