Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.

Though this may be play to you,
'Tis death to us.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

A bitter drug oft brings relief.

A bitter drug oft brings relief.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.

For use almost can change the stamp of nature.

For use almost can change the stamp of nature.

He deliberately thrusts his silly head into the matrimonial
halter.

He deliberately thrusts his silly head into the matrimonial
halter.

Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.

Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.

All covet, all lose.

All covet, all lose.

Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.

Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.