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He will be beloved when he is no more.
He will be beloved when he is no more.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
Perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant to save.
Perhaps the early grave
Which men weep over may be meant to save.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.