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

Thou to Preferment hast a minde:

If so; learne hence, by whose respect

(Next God) thou mayst thy hopes effect:

Then, seeke to winn his grace to thee,

Of what estate soe're thou bee.

Thou to a double-path art come;

And, peradventure, troublesome,

Thou findest it; for thee to know,