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Divine grace was never slow.
Divine grace was never slow.
The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]
The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
He that staies does the businesse.
He that staies does the businesse.
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to read more
Yet a little while, and (the happy hour) will be over, nor ever
more shall we be able to recall it.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
