I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.

There was not a greater gourmand living.

There was not a greater gourmand living.

Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.

Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.

Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.

Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.

It will please though ten times repeated.

It will please though ten times repeated.

Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.

Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.

A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.

A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.

Providence is better then a rent.

Providence is better then a rent.