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We have to thank God for this retirement.
We have to thank God for this retirement.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Then fill the bowl--way with gloom!
Our joys shall always last;
For Hope shall brighten days to read more
Then fill the bowl--way with gloom!
Our joys shall always last;
For Hope shall brighten days to come,
And Mem'ry gild the past.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
Idleness induces caprice.
Idleness induces caprice.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.