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Fill the cup and fill the can,
Have a rouse before the morn;
Every minute dies a read more
Fill the cup and fill the can,
Have a rouse before the morn;
Every minute dies a man,
Every minute one is born.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.
Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before read more
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
They are safe in their number and their close array.
They are safe in their number and their close array.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
