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

The PHYSICIAN.

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Physician, heal thyself.

Luke iv. 23.

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

Diseases well thou understand’st, And cures canst well apply, Which to the Sick, in Time of Need, Will welcome Health supply. But while, O dull and stupid Wretch, Thou others Fates dost stay, Thou’rt ignorant what fell Disease Shall hurry thee away.