John Phillips (fl. 1570–1591)

John Phillips (fl. 1570–1591) was an English writer and poet. He inclined to puritanism, and was patronised by noble ladies of known puritan proclivities. He was equally energetic as a writer of elegiac verse, and wrote several epitaphs. Quotes You are, and haue beene feared ouer all,England's an Ile, of stoute and hardie men:Be stronge in faith, your foes downe right shall fall,For one of you, in armes shall vanquish ten. You are, and have been, feared over all;England's an isle of stout and hardy men.Be strong in faith, your foes downright shall fall;For one of you, in arms, shall vanquish ten. A Commemoration of the Life and Death of the Rt. Hon. Sir Christopher Hatton, Knight, Late Lord Chauncellor of England (London: John Phillips for Edward White, 1591) p. 6 External links Category:Authors from England Category:Poets from England Category:University of Cambridge alumni Category:Puritans Category:1570 births Category:1591 deaths