'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.

'Tis said the lion will turn and flee
From a maid in the pride of her purity.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.

Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.

Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.

For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.

For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.

The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.

The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.

You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.

You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be
avoided.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!

What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!

All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.

All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.