For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.

For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.

Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.

Where it concerns himself,
Who's angry at a slander, makes it true.

Where it concerns himself,
Who's angry at a slander, makes it true.

The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.

The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.

Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.

An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Ill vessels seldome miscarry.

Ill vessels seldome miscarry.