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You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.
Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
God keepe me from foure houses, an Vsurers, a Taverne, a Spittle,
and a Prison.
God keepe me from foure houses, an Vsurers, a Taverne, a Spittle,
and a Prison.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
