145. THE PRESENT TIME BEST PLEASETH

Praise, they that will, times past: I joy to see
Myself now live; this age best pleaseth me!

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146. WANT

Want is a softer wax, that takes thereon,
This, that, and every base impression,

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147. SATISFACTION FOR SUFFERINGS

For all our works a recompence is sure;
'Tis sweet to think on what was hard t'endure.

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148. WRITING