Old Song ( 10 of 13 )
An injury may prove a blessing.
An injury may prove a blessing.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
A bitter drug oft brings relief.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
A burthen cheerfully borne becomes light.
Old soldiers never die;
They fade away!
Old soldiers never die;
They fade away!
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
