St. Paul and the Viper. Richard Crashaw (G.) (c. 1613-1649). W.G. Horder, comp. 1895. The Poets' Bible: New Testament

W. Garrett Horder, comp. The Poets’ Bible: New Testament. 1895.

St. Paul and the Viper

Richard Crashaw (G.) (c. 1613–1649)


ACTS XXVIII. 3. PAUL, fear thou nought; no poison bears this asp:
It seeks to learn the virtue of thy hand.
Not as a foe, but suppliant, it would clasp;
Not fear, but pity, it would fain command.