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I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.
I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
Hee that hath charge of soules transports them not in bundles.
Hee that hath charge of soules transports them not in bundles.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Who hath none to still him, may weepe out his eyes.
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles read more
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles to-day,
To-morrow may be dying.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Corne is cleaned with winde, and the soule with chastnings.
Corne is cleaned with winde, and the soule with chastnings.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.