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H. His Deuises

for his owne exercise, and his Friends pleasure [by Thomas Howell]

Howell, Thomas (fl. 1568-1581)

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In mediocritie, most safetie.

As meane in Musicke soundeth beste,
So meane estate liues most in reste.
The higher clymde, the fall more deepe,
The deeper fall, the doubler paine,
Declyning paine doth carefull keepe,
In man eche liuely limme and vaine.
Which prooues what change or chaunce doe fall,
Contented meane exceedeth all.