One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor.

One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor.

Nae man can tether time nor tide.

Nae man can tether time nor tide.

Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.

Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?

Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?

A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.

A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.

Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

And last, the crown of a' my grief.

And last, the crown of a' my grief.

Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.

Once a yeare a man may say: On his conscience.