| Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900. |
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| John Oldham. 1653–1683 |
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| 420. A Quiet Soul |
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| THY soul within such silent pomp did keep, | |
| As if humanity were lull'd asleep; | |
| So gentle was thy pilgrimage beneath, | |
| Time's unheard feet scarce make less noise, | |
| Or the soft journey which a planet goes: | 5 |
| Life seem'd all calm as its last breath. | |
| A still tranquillity so hush'd thy breast, | |
| As if some Halcyon were its guest, | |
| And there had built her nest; | |
| It hardly now enjoys a greater rest. | 10 |
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