H. His Deuises for his owne exercise, and his Friends pleasure [by Thomas Howell] |
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Euery thing is as it is taken.
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Euery thing is as it is taken.
Some
onely for disporte, a kinde of myrth doth rayse,
For which of some they finde dislyke, of some they purchase prayse.
The Tale that some clowte vp, with rude vnciuill sence,
Doth more delight the eares of some, then sweetest eloquence.
The Foole sometimes doth please, when wise aside are shake,
Then true it is that euery thing, is as men liste it take.
For which of some they finde dislyke, of some they purchase prayse.
The Tale that some clowte vp, with rude vnciuill sence,
Doth more delight the eares of some, then sweetest eloquence.
The Foole sometimes doth please, when wise aside are shake,
Then true it is that euery thing, is as men liste it take.
Who hath by knowledge skyll, of euery foote the length,
Or can he always hit the marke, yt drawes the greatest strength?
Some carpe at others factes, that nought themselues will vewe,
And some by high disdaine doe seeke, to mende Apelles shue.
What some in others spurne, themselues would not forsake,
But wylie Foxe from lofty Uine, doth vow no grapes to take.
Or can he always hit the marke, yt drawes the greatest strength?
Some carpe at others factes, that nought themselues will vewe,
And some by high disdaine doe seeke, to mende Apelles shue.
What some in others spurne, themselues would not forsake,
But wylie Foxe from lofty Uine, doth vow no grapes to take.
A worde paste forth in sporte, to earnest oft doth turne,
So where there was no fire before, great flames on sodain burne
Not one mans children all, eche Nature is not leeke,
But who hath mean to measure wil, shal giue the greater gleeke.
First looke then leape, the blind doth run in many a brake,
And eche thing still by proofe we see is as men list it take.
So where there was no fire before, great flames on sodain burne
But who hath mean to measure wil, shal giue the greater gleeke.
First looke then leape, the blind doth run in many a brake,
And eche thing still by proofe we see is as men list it take.
Who so doth rule his rage, by wisdoms sacred skill,
No doubt shal shunne ful great annoy, that follows rashnes still.
And who his tongue can stay, till place and time doe serue,
His mind at large may better speake and greater praise deserue.
Though friends like friends would shade, the sun beams for thy sake.
Yet al things are assuredly, as men them list to take.
No doubt shal shunne ful great annoy, that follows rashnes still.
And who his tongue can stay, till place and time doe serue,
His mind at large may better speake and greater praise deserue.
Though friends like friends would shade, the sun beams for thy sake.
Yet al things are assuredly, as men them list to take.
But al not friends in deede, of friendships bounds that bostes,
Take heede, no house may long indure, propt vp wt rotten postes.
Some rotten are at harte, yet beares a friendly face,
And vnder cloke of fawning shews, a Serpents sting thimbrace.
Tis hard to know of whom we certaine counte may make,
For though they smile, yet thee they deeme, as they thee list to take.
Take heede, no house may long indure, propt vp wt rotten postes.
Some rotten are at harte, yet beares a friendly face,
And vnder cloke of fawning shews, a Serpents sting thimbrace.
Tis hard to know of whom we certaine counte may make,
For though they smile, yet thee they deeme, as they thee list to take.
As they thee list to take, suche shalbe their reporte,
Malicious minds are euer prest against the vertuous sorte.
Be chary in thy choice, least frawde thy faith abuse,
Of sundrie sectes embrace the best, the flattering flock refuse.
Thus warely runne thy race, eschew the lurcking Snake,
Imbrace the good, as for the rest, no force how they thee take.
Malicious minds are euer prest against the vertuous sorte.
Be chary in thy choice, least frawde thy faith abuse,
Of sundrie sectes embrace the best, the flattering flock refuse.
Thus warely runne thy race, eschew the lurcking Snake,
Imbrace the good, as for the rest, no force how they thee take.
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