For ill, and for well doing, is prepar'd;

That they, who heretofore, amisse have done,

May learne, their threatned punishments to shun:

That they, whose Actions warrantable were,

May, in their honest Courses, persevere:

And, that those men, who great and pow'rfull bee,

Should punish and reward, as cause they see.

Men are of diff'ring tempers: Some, are wonne

By promises, and gentle meanes alone:

Some, moved are by shame; and, some through dread,