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2.63 R234274 1 Fortune my Foe Fortune My Foe Fortune My Foe AIm not too High in things above thy reach/ Nor be too wise within thy own conceit, date from licensing information Pepys 2.63 Wing E3837A; Rollins (2) 796 (Mch. 13, 1656, ii, 37) Pepys Library The Pepys ballads : facsimile volume Editor W.G. Day D.S. Brewer Cambridge [England] 1987 Information in this section of the Source Description refers to the original ballad manuscript. 2: 63 An excellent song, wherein you shall find,/ Great consolation for a troubled mind. An excellent song, wherein you shall find, Great consolation for a troubled mind. An Excellent Song, Wherein You Shall Find, Great Consolation for a Troubled Mind. 1/2 sheet oblong folio, 210 x 314 damaged surface 1656 Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, and J. Wright. F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright. Weinstein: licensing info

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AIm not too High in things above thy reach Nor be too wise within thy own conceit, As thou hast wealth and wit at will. So give him thanks that shall increase it still. Beware of pride, the Mother of mishap, Whose sugred snares shall seek thee to intrap, Be meek in Heart, and lowly minded still, So shalt thou Gods Commandements fulfill. Cast all thy care upon the Lord, and he, In thy distress will send to succour thee, Cease not therefore to serve him every day, Who with his blood they ransom once did pay. drive from thy heart, ill thoughts that may offend Desire of God his Holy Spirit to send, Which will direct thy life in such a sort, As thou thereby shall find joy and comfort. Expect each day & hour when Christ shall come, With power to judge the world both all & some: Be ready then, and with the Bridge-groom Christ Receive reward in Heaven amongst the High'st Fear to offend his Heavenly Majesty, Faith doth confirm true love and loyalty, Without which faith, as Holy Scriptures say, No man to Heaven can find the perfect way.
Great is the Lord and merciful doubtless, To those that with true zeal their faults confess But unto those in mischief daily runs, He lets alone to taste what after comes. Hope in the Lord, on him pose thy trust, Serve him with fear whose judgments are most just Desire of him thy life for to direct, That to thy soul he may have good respect. Insnare no man, but love thy enemy, Though to thy hurt, yet take it patiently, And think the Lord, although he suffers long, when time shal serve, wil soon revenge thy wrong Keep thou no Cancar hidden in thy Heart Remember still the word Christ did impart, That is, forgive offences ever past, As thou thy self will be forgiven at last. Lay not thy treasure up in hoarding sort, But therewithal the poor feed and comfort, If thou cold water give in Christ his name, Thrice double-fold he will reward the same. Misorder not thy self in any wise, In meat and drink let reason still suffice, Moderate they mind, and keep they self content, So shalt thou please the Lord omnipotent.
NO man can say that he is void of sin, For if he do, he's much deceiv'd therein, The Lord doth say, the just seven times a day, Committeth sin, and runneth oft astray. Obey his will, who to redeem thy loss, Did shed his blood for thee upon the Cross, Such was the love that Christ did shew to man, Why should we be ungrateful to him than? Pitty the pure with such as God hath sent, And be not proud with that which God hath lent Remember well that Christ hath said to thee, Do this as though thou didst it unto me. Quench fond desires and pleasures of the flesh, Fly Gluttony, the Mother of excess, For whoredom is the very sink of sin, In which the wicked daily wollow in. Root from thy Heart malicious thoughts be sure which are a means Gods judgments to procure, For be assur'd when envy beareth sway, The fear of God departeth soon away. Subdue thy self, let welcome by thy guide, Suppress ill thoughts, beware of hateful Pride, Despise the world, a vale of vanities, Least Head-long thou run into miseries.
Turn unto me our Saviour Christ doth say, And I will hear thy Prayers every day, If any thing thou ask in Christ his name, Be well assur'd thou shalt obtain the same. Vain exercise abolish from thy sight, Desire of God his Faith and Holy Spirit, Who will direct thee in the perfect way, That leads to life, as Holy Scriptures say. When Satan seeks to tempt thee any way, Call upon God thy only strength and stay, And be assur'd from out his Holy Hill, He will preserve thy life from danger still. Experience of his love that lends thee life, Must make thee seek to live devoid of life, Let his love be thy rule, who so lov'd thee, That death he underwent to set thee free. Young Men & Maids, old man and babes repent, Least for your sins you at the last be shent, Be wise take heed, do not the time delay, For Christ must be our judge at the last day. zeal like to fire our good works let's make bright, That others thereof may behold the light, Light up your Lamps, & with the Virgins five, Have Oil in store to keep your Lamps alive.
Printed for F. Coles, T, Vere, and J. Wright.