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

Afflictions, are thy chiefest Lot;

Yea, great ones, too: yet, murmure not.

For, all, must fiery tryalls bide,

And, from their Drosse be purify'd.

Therefore, though this, in sport, be done,

Thy Morall'd Emblem, looke upon;

And, learne, those Vertues to acquire,

Which, will not perish in the Fire.