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The honied tongue hath its poison.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, read more
How fallen, how changed
From him, who, in the happy realms of light,
Clothed with transcendent brightness, didst outshine
Myriads, though bright.
Who likes not the drinke, God deprives him of bread.
Who likes not the drinke, God deprives him of bread.
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
O, that men's ears should be
To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!
Love rules his kingdome without a sword.
Love rules his kingdome without a sword.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
