Nathaniel Cotton Quotes
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Hold the fleet angel fast until he bless thee.
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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.
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On God for all events depend; You cannot want when God's your friend. Weigh well your part and do your best; Leave to your Maker all the rest.
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Thus hand in hand through life we 'll go; Its checker'd paths of joy and woe With cautious steps we 'll tread.
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We'll therefore relish with content, Whate'er kind providence has sent, Nor aim beyond our pow'r; For, if our stock be very small, 'Tis prudent to enjoy it all, Nor lose the present hour.