About this branch of Lawrell, to declare,

That, Wisdome is the surest meanes to save

Our Names and Actions, from Oblivion's Grave.

The Snakes are two, perhaps, to signifie

That Morall-wit, and Christian-policie

(Vnited both together) doe contrive

The safest guard, and best preservative.

Consider this, all yee, that trust your Names

To Marble Monuments; or, mount your Fames

By those poore meanes, which Fooles and Knaves pursue;