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What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of read more
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower,
safety.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
