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Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
Who would not wish to be from wealth exempt,
Since riches point to misery and contempt?
What mighty contests rise from trivial things.
What mighty contests rise from trivial things.
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, read more
She only said, My life is dreary,
He cometh not, she said;
She said I am aweary, aweary,
Oh God, that I were dead.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still read more
I know myself now, and I feel within me
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
