Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.

Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?

Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?

I am sure care's an enemy to life.

I am sure care's an enemy to life.

Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.

Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.

With winsome cruelty she refuses.

With winsome cruelty she refuses.

Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.

Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.

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.

Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.

Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.