The chamber where the good man meets his fate Is privileg'd beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Praise, more divine than prayer; prayer points our ready path to heaven; praise is already there. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Early, bright, transient, chaste as morning dew, She sparkled, was exhaled, and went to heaven. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
The booby father craves a booby son, And by Heaven's blessing thinks himself undone. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
'T is greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Heaven's Sovereign saves all beings but himselfThat hideous sight,-a naked human heart. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Give me, indulgent gods with mind serene, And guiltless heart, to range the sylvan scene, No splendid poverty, no smiling care, No well-bred hate,… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Procrastination is the thief of time: Year after year it steals, till all are fled. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Britannia's shame! There took her gloomy flight, On wing impetuous, a black sullen soul . Less base the fear of death than fear of… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
The chamber where the good man meets his fate Is privileg'd beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of heaven. — Edward Young Copy Share Image