God keep me from false friends!

God keep me from false friends!

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.

The corne hides it self in the snow, as an old man in furrs.

The corne hides it self in the snow, as an old man in furrs.

My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.

My soul is dark! oh quickly string
The harp I yet can brook to hear.

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.

The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.

The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.

He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.

He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.