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O if thou knew'st how thou thyself dost harm,
And dost prejudge thy bliss, and spoil my rest;
Then thou would'st melt the ice out of thy breast
And thy relenting heart would kindly warm.

William Alexander

While as he yet doth breath extend, no man is blest; behold the end.

William Alexander

William Alexander

William Alexander

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Born: 1570

Died: September 12, 1640 (aged 70)

Bio: William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling was a Scottish courtier and poet who was involved in the Scottish colonisation of Port Royal, Nova Scotia and Long Island, New York. His literary works include Aurora, The Monarchick Tragedies and Doomes-Day.

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