The Poetical Entertainer Or, Tales, Satyrs, Dialogues, And Intrigues, &c. Serious and Comical. All digested into such Verse as most agreeable to the several Subjects. To be publish'd as often as occasion shall offer [by Edward Ward] |
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A short Reprimand to a Prodigal Heir.
Why, my old Friend, are you so proud,
As soon as bless'd with an Estate,
They laugh, to whom you oft have bow'd,
To see your Neck so stiff of late.
As soon as bless'd with an Estate,
They laugh, to whom you oft have bow'd,
To see your Neck so stiff of late.
What tho' your Father had the care
To wealthy grow, by wretched means,
You're but the Asse that's doom'd to bear
The golden Burthen of his Sins.
To wealthy grow, by wretched means,
You're but the Asse that's doom'd to bear
The golden Burthen of his Sins.
Then prithee be not over-run
With Pride, it only makes your Foes
Remember, Happy is the Son
Whose Father to the Devil goes.
With Pride, it only makes your Foes
Remember, Happy is the Son
Whose Father to the Devil goes.
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