It's an ill councell that hath no escape.

It's an ill councell that hath no escape.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

To-night, at least, to-night be gay,
Whate'er to-morrow brings.

A gentle houswife marres the houshold.

A gentle houswife marres the houshold.

Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.

Hee is rich enough that wants nothing.

Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can read more

Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear--
In woman's eye the unanswerable tear!
That weapon of her weakness she can wield,
To save, subdue--at once her spear and shield.

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Then wander forth the sons
Of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.

Concealed sorrow bursts the heart, and rages within us as an
internal fire.

Concealed sorrow bursts the heart, and rages within us as an
internal fire.

When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.

When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.

A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.