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Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.
Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.
The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.
The mind still longs for what it has missed, and loses itself in
the contemplation of the past.
To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.
To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
The Apothecaries morter spoiles the Luters musick.
The Apothecaries morter spoiles the Luters musick.
