George Herbert

Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.

Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.

Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.

He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it.

He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it.

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.