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721. FAME.
'Tis still observ'd that fame ne'er sings
The order, but the sum of things.
722. BY USE COMES EASINESS.
Oft bend the bow, and thou with ease shalt do
What others can't with all their strength put to.
723. TO THE GENIUS OF HIS HOUSE.
Command the roof, great Genius, and from thence
Into this house pour down thy influence,
That through each room a golden pipe may run
Of living water by thy benison.
Fulfill the larders, and with strengthening bread
Be evermore these bins replenished.
Next, like a bishop consecrate my ground,
That lucky fairies here may dance their round;
And after that, lay down some silver pence
The master's charge and care to recompense.
Charm then the chambers, make the beds for ease,
More than for peevish, pining sicknesses.
Fix the foundation fast, and let the roof
Grow old with time but yet keep weather-proof.
Into this house pour down thy influence,
That through each room a golden pipe may run
Of living water by thy benison.
Fulfill the larders, and with strengthening bread
Be evermore these bins replenished.
Next, like a bishop consecrate my ground,
That lucky fairies here may dance their round;
And after that, lay down some silver pence
The master's charge and care to recompense.
Charm then the chambers, make the beds for ease,
More than for peevish, pining sicknesses.
Fix the foundation fast, and let the roof
Grow old with time but yet keep weather-proof.
724. HIS GRANGE, OR PRIVATE WEALTH.
Though clock,
To tell how night draws hence, I've none,
A cock
I have to sing how day draws on.
I have
To tell how night draws hence, I've none,
A cock
I have to sing how day draws on.
I have
