Ben Jonsons Carol I sing the birth was born tonight, The Author both of life and light: The angels so did sound it, The angels so did sound it, so did sound it; The like the ravished shepherds said, Who saw the light and were afraid,...Carols
O Remember Adams fall Remember, O thou man, O thou man, O thou man, Remember O thou man, Thy time is spent. Remember, O thou man, How thou cams't to me then, And I did what I can, Therefore repent. Remember Adam's fall, O...Carols
What child is this: What Child is this, Who laid to rest On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:...Carols
Every fault is laid at the door of the hyena, but it does not steal a bale of cloth.Proverbs and old sayings
While Shepherds Watched While shepherds watched Their flocks by night All seated on the ground The angel of the Lord came down And glory shone around And glory shone around. Fear not, he said, For mighty dread Had seized their...Carols
The best-laid schemes of mice and men often go awryProverbs and old sayings British about man, old, olderness
The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.Proverbs and old sayings South American about man, americans
Whatever is given to the poor, is laid out of the reach of fortune.Proverbs and old sayings German about wealth
He who lets the goat be laid on his shoulders is soon after forced to carry the cow.Proverbs and old sayings Italian