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HYMNS WITH TRANSLATION
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| 6. |
| Let piety be thy satisfaction, |
| It's more than gold, believe me true; |
| Though riches and honor part from thee, |
| Yet abideth still true piety. |
| 7. |
| At all times, be mindful of the poor, |
| If thou hast been blest by God, |
| Or thou mayest have the fate |
| That Christ ascribes to the rich man. |
| 8. |
| If any one hath done good by thee, |
| Of him shalt thou ever mindful be; |
| A heartfelt sorrow shall come to thee |
| If thou shalt show ingratitude. |
| 9. |
| In thy youth thou shalt keep |
| Thyself at labor with all zeal; |
| Hereafter labor will be o'erhard, |
| When thou shalt be of ripe old age. |
| 10. |
| Be not disturbed by every one |
| Who claims before thine eyes to serve thee; |
| Not all proceeds from a true heart. |
| However sweet and lovely speaks the tongue. |
| 11. |
| Let not misfortune trouble thee, |
| When success doth withdraw itself; |
| Beginning and end are not the same, |
| As one hath often noticed this. |
