Without a Comment, to interpret it.

But, though of ev'ry man confest it be,

That Hand and Heart together should agree;

And, that, what we in outward-shew expresse,

Perform'd should be, with inward-heartinesse.

(Since, now the World, to such a passe is growne,

That, all is not consider'd, which is knowne)

I cannot thinke it altogether vaine,

To speake of that, which may appeare so plaine.

When thou dost reach thy hand unto thy friend,