The Character of a Happy Life (1614), stanza 5.
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Who God doth late and early pray,
More of his grace than gifts to send,
And entertains the harmless day
With a well-chosen book or friend.
— Henry Wotton
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Who God doth late and early pray,
More of his grace than gifts to send,
And entertains the harmless day
With a well-chosen book or friend." in the context of "The Character of a Happy Life (1614), stanza 5." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Henry Wotton
Sir Henry Wotton (March 30, 1568 – December 1639) was an English author and diplomat.
About Henry Wotton
Sir Henry Wotton (March 30, 1568 – December 1639) was an English author and diplomat.
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