AN INTRODUCTION To the Third Part of HUSBANDRY
How should this mediation thaw and melt The heart of him that hath such mercy felt?
But, if thou still remain a barren tree, Then here, as in a mirror, thou may'st see
Thy wretched state, when justice, at a blow, Requites God's patience in thine overthrow.
And canst thou bear it? Can thy heart endure To think of everlasting burnings? Sure, This must thy lot, thy fearful portion be,
If thou continue still a barren tree.
AN INTRODUCTION To the Third Part of
HUSBANDRY
NOW, from the pleasant orchard let us walk A turn i' th' fields, and there converse and talk
With cows and horses; they can teach us some Choice lessons, though irrational and dumb.
My reader's weary; yet I do not fear To be forsaken by one reader here:
He'll doubtless stay to hear what questions I Propound to beasts, and how they make reply.
The fatted ox, and pamper'd horse you ride; Their careless master for his care thus chide.