Just as the felon condemn'd to die--
With a very natural loathing--
Leaving the sheriff to dream read more

Just as the felon condemn'd to die--
With a very natural loathing--
Leaving the sheriff to dream of ropes,
From his gloomy cell in a vision elopes,
To caper on sunny greens and slopes,
Instead of the dance upon nothing.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.

Make hay while the sun shines.

Make hay while the sun shines.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.

Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.

Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.

Ah! when the means are gone that buy this praise,
The breath is gone whereof this praise is made.

Ah! when the means are gone that buy this praise,
The breath is gone whereof this praise is made.

Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.

Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.

Content is more than a kingdom.

Content is more than a kingdom.