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The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
 But we are all men
 In our own natures frail.  
 But we are all men
 In our own natures frail. 
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
 Who that has reason, and his smell,
 Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?  
 Who that has reason, and his smell,
 Would not among roses and jasmin dwell? 
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.