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

by George Wither

Mispent the Time, that's gone and past;

For, to an Emblem thou art sent,

That's made, such folly to prevent:

The morall heed; Repent thy Crime;

And, Labour, to Redeeme the Time.

See, [Emb. XLIX.]

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With good applause thou hast begunne,

And, well, as yet, proceedest on: