I trace the hours of light for men.
He only can be called a friend,
Who keeps the same unto the end.
The greatest maxim I can give,
Is make the most of hours you live.
I fear for thee, lest all hours given,
Pave not a road that leads to Heaven.
O blame not time if thou art poor,
For who knows what it holds in store.
Fresh hours and troubles never greet,