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There is a method in man's wickedness:
It grows up by degrees.
There is a method in man's wickedness:
It grows up by degrees.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
Nothing lasts but the Church.
The wind in ones face makes one wise.
The wind in ones face makes one wise.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
The House shewes the owner.
The House shewes the owner.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.
How sweet the task to shield an absent friend!
I ask but this of mine to--not defend.