George Herbert ( 10 of 1168 )
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.
The tree that God plants, no winde hurts it.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Nothing dries sooner then a teare.
Nothing dries sooner then a teare.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
