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We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds read more
We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
Children when they are little make parents fooles, when they are
great they make them mad.
Children when they are little make parents fooles, when they are
great they make them mad.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every read more
I wept when I was borne, and every day shewes why.
[I wept when I was born and every day explains why.]
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
The time will come when you will hate the sight of a mirror.
The time will come when you will hate the sight of a mirror.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.