<p>The Laurell, which is given for a Crowne<lb/> (To men deserving Glory, and renowne)<lb/> Is figur'd here, those noble deeds to show,<lb/> For which, the Wreaths of Honour, we bestow.<lb/> Two Serpents ( Wisdome 's Emblems ) twisted are<lb/> About this branch of Laurell, to declare,<lb/> That, Wisdome is the surest meanes to save<lb/> Our Names and Actions, from Oblivion's Grave.<lb/> The Snakes are two, perhaps, to signifie<lb/> That Morall-wit, and Christian policie<lb/> (Vnited both together) doe contrive<lb/> The safest guard, and best preservative.<lb/> Consider this, all yee, that trust your Names<lb/> To Marble Monuments; or, mount your Fames<lb/> By those poore meanes, which Fooles and Knaves pursue;<lb/> And, may effect as easily as you:<lb/> Nay, with more ease; and, overtop you too,<lb/> When you have done the best, your wits can doe.<lb/> I say, consider this; and, let the Pen<lb/> Of learned, wise, and understanding men,<lb/> Renowne your worths, and register the story<lb/> Of your deserved, and, well-gotten glory;<lb/> Lest, else, it suffer close-imprisonments,<lb/> Within the walls of such poore Monuments,<lb/> As oft are built, to leave it quite forgotten,<lb/> Whose bones they cover'd, e're those bones be rotten.<lb/> But, you shall best preserve your Honest-fame,<lb/> Your Workes, your Hopes, and Honours of your Name,<lb/> If you your selves be wise; and, so provide<lb/> That Prudence, all your Workes, and Speeches guide.<lb/> </p>

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<p>By Wisedome, things which passe away,<lb/> Are best preserved from decay.</p>

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