Classic Poem

Priest made of clay , a port that Gods blest word
A training to, to th' people do afford;
'Tis a most honour'd title for a Priest ,
Rightly, and in a proper sence is Christ,
In Gods Church, though there are Priests amongst men
Chosen, Gods secrets to reveale to them,
Keeping the name of Priest , which nothing more
Enterpreted, then elder doth implore.

Like unto us such is Gods mercy, see
In's providence, he will these Priests to be,
Noting to us that so the works due praise
Duly belongs to God, is his alwaies;
So then you clay Priest , still remember ye,
Ev'n like to us made of the clay you be;
Your kindnes to us therefore let us see.