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On the dread day of final scrutiny Thou wilt be rated by thy quality; Get wisdom and fair qualities to-day, For, as thou art, requited wilt thou be.

Many fine heads, like bowls, the Brazier made, And thus his own similitude portrayed; He set one upside down above our heads, Which keeps us all continually afraid.

My true condition I may thus explain In two short verses, which the whole contain: From love to Thee I now lay down my life, In hope Thy love will raise me up again."