We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
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We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.

Bear with evil, and expect good.

Bear with evil, and expect good.

A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.

A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more

When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.

The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.

The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.

The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.

'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.

'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.

For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.

For no one cares for matrimonial cooings,
There's nothing wrong in a connubial kiss.

A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.

A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.