Emblems of Mortality; representing, in upwards of fifty cuts, death seizing all ranks and degrees of people

The CARDINAL.

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Which justify the Wicked for Reward, and take away the Righteousness of the Righteous from him.

Isaiah v. 23.

Illustration from Emblems of Mortality; representing, in upwards of fifty cuts, death seizing all ranks and degrees of people

Woe, grievous Woe, to you, who now The impious Man caress; Exalt the unjust to Height of Wealth, The virtuous Man oppress. Who seek the World’s fallacious Gifts To gain without Delay, And the true Path of Righteousness Desire to take away.