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Dreading that climax of all earthly ills,
The inflammation of his weekly bills.
Dreading that climax of all earthly ills,
The inflammation of his weekly bills.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
Give me the ocular proof.
Give me the ocular proof.