He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.

He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the
afflicted, denies it.

Labour with what zeal we will,
Something still remains undone,
Something uncompleted still
Waits read more

Labour with what zeal we will,
Something still remains undone,
Something uncompleted still
Waits the rising of the sun.

We take no note of time
But from its loss.

We take no note of time
But from its loss.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.

A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.

Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.

Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.