I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.

Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.

But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.

But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.

Deception follows on the heels of deception.

Deception follows on the heels of deception.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

Ships feare fire more then water.

Ships feare fire more then water.

Where there is peace, God is.

Where there is peace, God is.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

All is grist that comes to the mill.

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.