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 Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable 
position.  
 Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable 
position. 
 Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
 Its source one tyrant passion draws,
  Till mastering all within.  
 Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
 Its source one tyrant passion draws,
  Till mastering all within. 
 The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void 
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more 
 The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void 
of knowledge, or of the fear of God. 
Must I give way and room to your rash choler?
Must I give way and room to your rash choler?
Punishment is lame, but it comes.
Punishment is lame, but it comes.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
 Just then, as by the tumult riven,
 Poured down at once the lowering heaven.  
 Just then, as by the tumult riven,
 Poured down at once the lowering heaven. 
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
 As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
 A woman piqued who has her will.  
 As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
 A woman piqued who has her will.