This part of death, then, drive away whilst thou hast breath.
If from this part of death thou findst thou canst not run;
Thou’rt sure whole death will follow, as the light the sun.
If thou canst learn to think this part of death is sweet,
Thou knowest that God will make its whole thy tastes to meet.55
Our troubles are the heralds of our death to come.
Turn not thy face away from herald, as do some.”
“Whoever leads a joyous life finds death severe.
And he who’s slave to body, mars his soul’s career.
When sheep come home from pasture in the meadows green,