For other things mild Heav'n a time ordains, And disapproves that care, though wise in show, That with superfluous burden loads the day, And when God sends a cheerful hour, refrains.

A short retirement urges a sweet return.

Or bid the soul of Orpheus sing Such notes as, warbled to the string, Drew iron tears down Pluto's cheek.

God has set labor and rest, as day and night to men successive.

The martyrs shook the powers of darkness with the irresistible power of weakness.

Awake, arise or be for ever fall’n.

To know that which lies before us in daily life is the prime wisdom.