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However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.
Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
And neglected his task for the flowers on the way.
Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded.
That all the Apostles would have done as they did.
Christians have burnt each other, quite persuaded.
That all the Apostles would have done as they did.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.
Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.