A true coppy of severall verses made by John Hobart Esq.; who died Anno 1683. Obtaynd by ye favour of Madam Astley, August the 11th 1603.Hobart, JohnManuscript on paper, in a single hand, of a collection of 15 verses primarily addressing religious, philosophical, and moral subjects. Poem titles include Humility; Prayer; Against Censure; Praeludia Mortis; Of Atheisme; and The Carrector of A Drunkard. The volume also includes a political and satirical poem against Cromwell titled A Protector Discribed which declares, "He is A Thing which wee Protector Call, From whome the king of kings Protect us all."Binding: stitched.For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.Note at end of last poem in manuscript: "I had this out of my Alamanac: 83 and doe thinke I had it formerly of Mrs. Astely which made enter it here supposing it composd by the same Author."Note on back of manuscript: "Verses by old Mr. Hobartt & some others."Signed on inside of first leaf: "this for my well beloved friend J.C. When sturdy to his Lo. friend. My very good friend Mr. R. Thixton."The signature "Ro. Doughty" appears on the front page.text