John Donne
Upon the Translation of the Psalms by Sir Philip Sidney, and the Countess of Pembroke His Sister
Eternal God (for whom who ever dare Seek new expressions, do the circle square, And thrust into strait corners of poor wit Thee, who art corners and infinite), I would but bless thy name, not name thee now; And thy gifts are as infinite as thou: Fix we our praises therefore on this one, That, …