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He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.
The Baal-adorer bows on Sinai's steep;
Yet there, e'en there, O God, thy thunders sleep.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again.
Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
