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Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Love and life are for to-day.
Love and life are for to-day.
The question is yet before the court.
The question is yet before the court.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
Hee that gets out of debt, growes rich.
Hee that gets out of debt, growes rich.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.