The Water-Course

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Thou who dost dwell and linger here below,
Since the condition of this world is frail,
Where of all plants afflictions soonest grow;
If troubles overtake thee, do not wail:

  For who can look for lesse, that loveth  {Life.
  {Strife.

But rather turn the pipe, and waters course
To serve thy sinnes, and furnish thee with store
Of sov'raigne tears, springing from true remorse:
That so in purenesse thou mayst him adore

  Who gives to man, as he sees fit,  {Salvation.
  {Damnation.

© George Herbert