“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
“To be resigned when ills betide, Patient when favours are deni'd, And pleas'd with favours given, - Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part; This is that incense of the heart Whose fragrance smells to heaven.” HeartGivenHeavenPatientDearSmellFavourFragranceChloeResignedIncense Author:Nathaniel Cotton