While all is still and calm,
The praise of God to play and sing
With cornet and with shalm!
All labourers draw home at even, 125
And can to other say,
Thanks to the gracious God of heaven,
Which sent this summer day.
Alexander Hume.
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A VOW TO LOVE FAITHFULLY, HOWSOEVER HE BE REWARDED.
Set me whereas the sun doth parch the green,