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Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
No day so clear but hath dark clouds.
No day so clear but hath dark clouds.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.