The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late read more

The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late life by Archdeacon Coxe.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more

I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

How can man die better,
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of this fathers
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How can man die better,
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of this fathers
And the temples of his gods?

Step after step the ladder is ascended.

Step after step the ladder is ascended.

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.

He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.

He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.