IX.

_The Apostles._

And thy illustrious Zodiacke Of twelve Apostles, which ingirt this All, (From whom whosoever do not take 75 Their light, to darke deep pits, throw downe, and fall,) As through their prayers, thou'hast let mee know That their bookes are divine; May they pray still, and be heard, that I goe Th'old broad way in applying; O decline 80 Mee, when my comment would make thy word mine.