A Collection of Emblemes, Ancient and Moderne / Quickened With Metrical Illustrations, Both Morall and Divine, Etc.

by George Wither

Thou thinkst good Lares, alwaies dwell,

In Lodgings that are trimm'd so well.

But, by thine Emblem, thou art showne,

That (if thou lov'dst what is thine owne)

Thatcht Roofes, as true Contentments yeeld,

As those, that are with Cedar seeld.

Vaine Fancies, therefore, from thee cast;

And, be content with what thou hast.

See, [Emb. XIV.]