The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.

The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.

The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.

Many friends in generall, one in speciall.

Many friends in generall, one in speciall.

I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.

I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.

God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.

God gives his wrath by weight, and without weight his mercy.

The honied tongue hath its poison.

The honied tongue hath its poison.

Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.

Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.

I am sure care's an enemy to life.

I am sure care's an enemy to life.

Open rebuke is better than secret love.

Open rebuke is better than secret love.