“Tis reason's part To govern and to guard the heart, To lull the wayward soul to rest, When hopes and fears distract the breast; Reason may calm this doubtful strife, And steer thy bark through various life.” HeartMaySoulReasonCalmVariousBreastsStrifeBarkSteersDoubtfulHopes And FearsLulls Book:The Poetical Works of Nathaniel Cotton: Collated with the Best Editions Source: The Poetical Works of Nathaniel Cotton: Collated with the Best Editions
“If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies, And they are fools who roam. The world has nothing to bestow From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home.” IfsWorldSelfHomeHappinessJoyLyingFoolFlowDearBreastsDeceitPrizeJewelsHuts Book:Poems by Nathaniel Cotton: With the Author's Life Source: Poems by Nathaniel Cotton: With the Author's Life