We take no note of time
But from its loss.

We take no note of time
But from its loss.

Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.

Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.

But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

Good workemen are seldome rich.

Good workemen are seldome rich.

Time is the Rider that breakes youth.

Time is the Rider that breakes youth.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.

Humble Hearts have humble desires.