How long, Lord? wilt Thou hide Thyself for ever? shall Thy wrath burn like fire?
Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast Thou made all men in vain.—Psalm lxxxix. 46, 47.
Man’s life, sir, being
So short, and then the way that leads unto
The knowledge of ourselves so long and tedious,
Each minute should be precious.
Beaumont and Fletcher.
Busy, curious, thirsty fly!
Drink with me, and drink as I!
Freely welcome to my cup,