Forty five Wonders; or, an Imitation of a Pamphlet of
moral sayings, called, A Book of Fives, or five and
forty Wonders.
I, in my imitation, turn the strain
Unto divine, what may be was profane.
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I cannot say that I this work have wrought;
For GOD gave me will, mem'ry, skill and thought:
Therefore, to thee, O GOD, I give the praise;
All's thine I have, my life, and length of days.
I'm but a babe, for learning I have none;
But yet in me thy pow'r and wisdom's shown;
For, from my pen, some things at times have past,
That's made myself admire; and at the last,
Look up to thee, who guides the hearts of kings;
And babes, by thee, are taught mysterious things.