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THE WORKS OF CHRISTOPHER DOCK
THE GOLDEN A. B. C.
Mel. Psalm cxxxiv.
1. |
Put thy trust in God alone, |
On the help of men thou shalt not rely, |
It is only God whose faith doth hold, |
No other trust is there on earth. |
2. |
Guard thine honor, avoid shame; |
Honor is indeed the greatest gain; |
If thou should'st miss a single chance, |
Then wilt thine honor pass away. |
3. |
Talk not too much, but listen more, |
It will bring thee glory, honor, praise, |
With silence no one makes a slip, |
Gabbling leads many into sin and shame. |
4. |
To the great give way, be humble, |
That they bring thee not into trouble; |
To the lowly also do no harm, |
Then thou wilt always be in peace and rest. |
5. |
Be not puffed up with lofty pride, |
If thou hast gained a great success; |
It was not given with that intent, |
That thou should'st thus exult thyself. |