It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.

It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.

Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked read more

Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythe and spade.

When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.

When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.

That is gold which is worth gold.

That is gold which is worth gold.

The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.

The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.

Let all live as they would die.

Let all live as they would die.

Their silence cries aloud.

Their silence cries aloud.

Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at read more

Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at no accusation.

Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more read more

Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.