If strong, if wise, if all do smarte,
Then I to 'scape shall have no way.
O grant me grace, O God, that I
My life may mende, sith I must die!
Robert Southwell
ADIEU! FAREWELL EARTH'S BLISS!
Adieu! farewell earth's bliss!
This world uncertain is:
Fond are life's lustful joys,