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

by George Wither

If it be so, thy Morall showes

Thy Folly, and what from it flowes.

See, [Emb. XIV.]

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Thou hast some Charge, (who e're thou be)

Which, Tendance may expect from thee.

And, well, perhaps, it may be fear'd,

Tis often left, without regard:

Or, that, thou dost securely sleep,