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

by George Wither

Hereafter, therefore, learne, I pray,

The Times of Working, and, the Way;

And, of thine Emblem, take thou heed,

If, better, thou desire to speed.

See, [Emb. XLIX.]

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If you, to greater Wealth, will rise,

You must not, slender Gaine, despise;

Nay, if, you minde not, to be poore,