SHAKESPEARE & BIBLE.
There is a close resemblance between certain sayings in the Bible and written by Shakespeare:— Amman’s heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps.—Prov. x\i., 9. There’s a divinity that shapes om' ends, Rough-hew them laoav Ave Aviil. —“Hamlet,” Act v., Scene 2. They that soav in tears shall reap in joy. He that goetli forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again Avitli rejoicing, bringhis sheaves with him. —Ps. exxvi., 5-6. The liquid drops of tears, that you haA r e shed, Shall come again, transform’d to orient pearl; Advantaging their loan with interest Of ten-times-double gain of happiness. —“King Richard III.” Act iv., Scene 4. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Thy statutes. —Ps. cxix, 71. Sweet are the uses of adversity, Which, like a toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head. —“As You Like It,” Act ii., Scene 1.
Even a fool, Avhen he lioldeth Ills peace is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.—-Proy,, xvii., 28. O my Antonio, 1 do not knoAV of these That therefore only are reputed AVise For saying nothing. —“Merchant of Venice,” Act i., Scene 1.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 65, Issue 43, 30 November 1944, Page 3
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