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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.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
The love of money grows as money grows.
The love of money grows as money grows.
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
What sweeter gift from nature has fallen to the lot of man than
his children?
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.
There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.
