But thanks to my friends for their care in my breeding,

Who taught me betimes to love working and reading."

Isaac Watts

5

HARK, HARK, THE LARK

Hearke, hearke, the Larke at Heaven's gate sings,

And Phoebus 'gins arise,

His Steeds to water at those Springs

On chaliced Flowres that lyes:

And winking Mary-buds begin