A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.

A Rechabite poor Will must live,
And drink of Adam's ale.

The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill.

The miller sees not all the water that goes by his mill.

Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any read more

Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.
The very deep did rot: O Christ!
That ever this should be!
Yes, slimy things did crawl with legs
Upon the slimy sea.

Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy.

Fire, water and government know nothing of mercy.

Stones are hollowed out by the constant dropping of water.

Stones are hollowed out by the constant dropping of water.

If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water.

If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water.

Pouring oil on troubled water.

Pouring oil on troubled water.

Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.

Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.

And so never ending,
But always descending.

And so never ending,
But always descending.