George Herbert - Redemption lyrics

Having been tenant long to a rich Lord, Not thriving, I resolved to be bold, And make a suit unto Him, to afford A new small-rented lease, and cancel th' old. In heaven at His manor I Him sought: They told me there, that He was lately gone About some land, which He had dearly bought Long since on Earth, to take possession. I straight returned, and knowing His great birth, Sought Him accordingly in great resorts— In cities, theatres, gardens, parks, and courts: At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth Of thieves and murderers; there I Him espied, Who straight, "Your suit is granted," said, and died.