Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

The tear that is wiped with a little address,
May be follow'd perhaps by a smile.

The tear that is wiped with a little address,
May be follow'd perhaps by a smile.

Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

Happy, twice happy, you who dwell in the country, if you only
knew the pleasures which surround you!

Happy, twice happy, you who dwell in the country, if you only
knew the pleasures which surround you!

Beare with evill, and expect good.

Beare with evill, and expect good.

The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.

The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.

What were vices have become the fashion of the day.

What were vices have become the fashion of the day.

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Heap on more wood! the wind is chill!
But let it whistle as it will,
We'll keep read more

Heap on more wood! the wind is chill!
But let it whistle as it will,
We'll keep up Christmas merry still.