There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.

God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.

God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.

Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.

The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.

The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.

Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.

Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.

Beauty is but a flower,
Which wrinkles will devour.

The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.

The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.