What mare's nest hast thou found?

What mare's nest hast thou found?

Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.

Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.

This is truth the poet sings,
That a sorrow's crown of sorrows is remembering happier things.

This is truth the poet sings,
That a sorrow's crown of sorrows is remembering happier things.

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.

Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.

Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.

The grape becomes tinted from the grape it comes in contact with.

The grape becomes tinted from the grape it comes in contact with.

Where there are many counsellors there is safety.

Where there are many counsellors there is safety.