I preached as never sure to preach again,
And as a dying man to dying men.
Richard Baxter (1615-1691): Love breathing Thanks and Praise.
Though this may be play to you,
'T is death to us.
Roger L. Estrange (1616-1704): Fables from Several Authors. Fable 398.
And there 's a lust in man no charm can tame
Of loudly publishing our neighbour's shame;
On eagles' wings immortal scandals fly,
While virtuous actions are but born and die.