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In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.
In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.
Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting read more
Leave her to Heaven,
And to those thorns that in her bosom lodge,
To prick and sting her.
They that know one another salute a farre off.
They that know one another salute a farre off.
Some make a conscience of spitting in the Church, yet robbe the
Altar.
Some make a conscience of spitting in the Church, yet robbe the
Altar.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.
Retirement without literary amusements is death itself, and a
living tomb.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
