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He that sowes trusts in God.
He that sowes trusts in God.
Paines to get, care to keep, feare to lose.
Paines to get, care to keep, feare to lose.
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find read more
Then happy those, beloved of heaven,
To whom the mingled cup is given;
Whose lenient sorrow find relief,
Whose joys are chastened by their grief.
Successful villany is called virtue.
Successful villany is called virtue.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
Parsons are soules waggoners.
Parsons are soules waggoners.
Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.
Not a long day, but a good heart rids worke.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
