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Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Her grief is real who grieves when no one is by.
Her grief is real who grieves when no one is by.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.