This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.

This is my wish, this is my command, my pleasure is my reason.

Virtue alone is happiness below.

Virtue alone is happiness below.

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

None is offended but by himselfe.

None is offended but by himselfe.

Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.

Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.

Then gently scan your brother man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang a' kennin' wrang
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Then gently scan your brother man,
Still gentler sister woman;
Though they may gang a' kennin' wrang
To step aside is human.

To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.

To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.

God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.

God heales, and the Physitian hath the thankes.

Faith will move mountains.

Faith will move mountains.