The wonderful praise of money, or An account of the many evils that attend the ill use thereof. Money when us'd and not abus'd, will do men good we know; but when they shall consume it all, it proves their overthrow. Tune of, Ye ladies of London. This may be printed, R.P.

Wonderful Praise of Money , Or An account of the many Evils that attend the ill Vse thereof . Money when Us'd and not Abus'd , will do Men good we know ; But when they shall consume it all , it proves their overthrow . Tune of , Ye Ladies of London .

This may be Printed ,

R. P.

WIll you know why the old Misers adore their Coffers of ill-gotten Treasure ? Always a griping and grinding the Poor , until he has Wealth out of measure : 'Cause he has nothing else he can trust , he seldom is found any Spender ; But in his troubles away to his Chest , thus Money is all his defender . He that is with a great plenty possest , how ought he to honour and prize it ? Being a thing that is much in request , and there is but few that des●ise it : For there is none can live without it , 't is counted more sweeter than Honey , For if a Man should have ne'r so m●ch Wit , he cannot buy Land without M●n●y Mind but the Story , which here I have Pen'd , and then you will find the Conclusion , Money that many times proves a Man's Friend . as often it makes a Confusion : Yet when a Man sha●l meet with a Foe , whose looks are as sowr as Sorrel ; , And shall supply him with many a dry blow , this Money will end all the Quarrel . For when the Duel is over and past , and both are resolv'd to be Merry , Then to the Tavern they hurry at last , where over a Glass of Canary , Love they unite , the anger 's forgot , their Hearts are as light as a Feather , But it was Money that payed the shot , which brought them so loving together . SOme that have Money will Traverse the Law , for good they will never be doing , But labour always to keep Men in awe , ne'r pleased with nothing but Ruine : Passionate Men will trouble encrease , for Malice is always in action , Money that oftentimes maketh the Peace , as often doth cause a Distraction . Some Men they will be with Money high flown , as having not Wisdom to use it , Then it were better they never had none , then have it and highly abuse it : For when a Man meets one that is fair , who calls him her Ioy and her Honey , He may be cunningly catcht in a Snare , and all for the sake of his Money . But the true vallue will further appear , then hath in this present Relation , Souldiers for Money will Fight without fear , and vanquish the Foes of the Nation : Like Loyal Souls , they scorn for to flye , therefore we have cause to adore them , Give them but Money they 'l Fight till they dye , or cut down and clear all before them . Thus having told you what money can do , and likewise the Evils attend it , Yet amongst Soldiers there is but a few , but that will willingly spend it : Each with his Lass then seldom is sad , but many fine Nick-nacks affords her , 'Cause too much Money will make a Man Mad , each hates to be counted a hoarder . Money we find is a delicate thing , by every Person requir'd , Therefore my Customers , if you will bring this , then I have what I desir'd ; Every one which is in this Throng , if kindnesses you will shew any , P●ay now be willing to buy this New Song , the Price of it is but a Penny. FINIS .