I’ll put off till to-morrow,

And when to-morrow comes, why then

’Twill be to-day and joy again! (Text.)

(1692)


So take joy home,

And make a place in thy great heart for her,

And give her time to grow, and cherish her;

Then will she come, and oft will sing to thee,

When thou art working in the furrows; aye,