Resolve and thou art free.

Resolve and thou art free.

Clothe with life the weak intent, let me be the thing I meant.

Clothe with life the weak intent, let me be the thing I meant.

And hearts resolved and hands prepared
The blessings they enjoy to guard.

And hearts resolved and hands prepared
The blessings they enjoy to guard.

In life's small things be resolute and great
To keep thy muscle trained: knowst thou when Fate
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In life's small things be resolute and great
To keep thy muscle trained: knowst thou when Fate
Thy measure takes, or when she'll say to thee,
"I find thee worthy; do this deed for me?"

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Nor cast one longing, ling'ring look behind.

Either I will find a way, or I will make one.

Either I will find a way, or I will make one.

I wish that men were as resolute as women

I wish that men were as resolute as women

Videlicit,
That each man swore to do his best
To damn and perjure all the rest.

Videlicit,
That each man swore to do his best
To damn and perjure all the rest.