The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. Containing, besides his Sermons, and Essays on miscellaneous subjects, several additional pieces, Selected from his Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings, and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, in 1753: to which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author, compiled by the Rev. George Burder. In six volumes |
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[Life's but a feast; and when we die]
Which may be thus put into English.
Life's but a feast; and when we die,Horace would say, if he were by,
‘Friend, thou hast eat and drank enough,
‘'Tis time now to be marching off:
‘Then like a well-fed guest depart,
‘With cheerful looks, and ease at heart;
‘Bid all your friends good-night, and say,
‘You've done the business of the day.’
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