<p>This Cube, which is an equall-sided-square,<lb/> Doth very well, in Emblem -wise, declare<lb/> The temper of that vertuous minded man,<lb/> Whose resolutions nothing alter can.<lb/> For, as the Cube, which way soever plac't,<lb/> Stands ever in one posture, firmely fast,<lb/> And, still appeares the same in forme and size,<lb/> Vpon what side or part soe're it lyes:<lb/> So, men well formed by the Word divine,<lb/> And, truly squar'd by vertuous Discipline,<lb/> Will keepe (though changes them shall turne &amp; wind)<lb/> The forme and firmnesse of an honest-minde.<lb/> If, digging deepe, his Fortunes lay him, there,<lb/> Where he his owne, and others weights must beare,<lb/> (There, many yeares compelling him to lie,<lb/> Opprest with dis-respect or povertie)<lb/> Hee keepes the place to which hee stands enjoyn'd,<lb/> And brooks his chances with a constant mind.<lb/> If shee remoove him thence, and set him up<lb/> On emporall Prosperities high top,<lb/> The Squarenesse of Plaine dealing hee retaines,<lb/> And, in the same integritie remaines:<lb/> Nor coveting vaine Wealth, or false esteemes ;<lb/> Nor, being any other than he seemes.<lb/> Although by Nature, wee are wondrous hard,<lb/> Lord, let us into such like Stones be squar'd:<lb/> Then, place us in thy spirituall Temple, so,<lb/> That, into one firme Structure, we may grow;<lb/> And, when we, by thy Grace, are fitted thus,<lb/> Dwell Thou thy selfe, for evermore, in us.<lb/> </p>

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A cube hovering over a landscape; two men kneel for the risen Christ(?); a shepherd running away from his flock(?)

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<p>On whether side soe're I am,<lb/> I, still, appeare to bee the same.</p>

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