I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my read more

I make a declaration every spring,
Of reformation ere the year run out,
But somehow this my vestal vary takes wing.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

He is the least in want who is the least covetous.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.

I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.

Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.

Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.

And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.

And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.

The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]

The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.