Maxioms by George Herbert
Divine grace was never slow.
Divine grace was never slow.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copy fair what time hath blurr'd,
Redeem truth read more
Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copy fair what time hath blurr'd,
Redeem truth from his jaws: if a soldier,
Chase brave employments with a naked sword
Throughout the world. Fool not, for all may have
If they dare try, a glorious life, or grave.
