Tlayn low beginnings , though but low they seem,
Au! come in time to be of great esteem:
Very small drops, by dropping on and on,
Long time 'tis not before they pierce the stone.

By a small cole once kindled, may succeed
Amighty deal of water they may need:
In the beginning one poore couple then,
Now fructifi'd, is numberles of men.
Ever your solid wisdom then in sight,
Not without cause wherein you take delight,
I cannot but admire, to do it right:
No high but plain beginning you affect,
Great will be then th' ensuing Architect.