1. With subtle fate all states do vary,
So let hope and fancy from thee tarry.

2. Adam in fate's decrees confounded was,
Do angels then in heaven misgiving know?

3. Thou wouldst the thing as wished for Have alway;
Yet choice is not on Time for thee to throw:

4. Thou wat'st for fish thy hook awhile to bait,
But every body turns to dust at last.