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How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
Hee that dines and leaves, layes the cloth twice.
Hee that dines and leaves, layes the cloth twice.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
They do not love that do not show their love.
They do not love that do not show their love.
It is best to know the worst at once.
It is best to know the worst at once.
I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.
I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.