THOMAS TUSSER.  Circa 1515-1580.

God sendeth and giveth both mouth and the meat.[20:8]

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry.

Except wind stands as never it stood,

It is an ill wind turns none to good.

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. A Description of the Properties of Wind.

At Christmas play and make good cheer,

For Christmas comes but once a year.

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. The Farmer's Daily Diet.

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