1. Man is but of the earth a part,
No wonder if to dust his heart

2. Inclines, the prophets strove in vain
To bend him, their works were in vain.

3. Man serves but his own sweet self,
Though seemly his deeds and his wealth

4. He may do good but to receive
Thanks and praise, not to achieve

5. Heaven's reward; he gives away
But to make the recipient his prey.

6. No kindness the heart that's in love
With itself knows, like the love

7. A father feels towards his young,
Do not praise a man for what's sung

8. Of him, but what's not said, espy,
Obey him, and then test his quality.

9. Were there no hell, no heaven bright
None would obey God despite