Classic Poem

When Verity and Vertue be at one
With Peoples-loue (cald Popularity)
They (like a forewind in the Poop) driue on
The Owner to sway Kingdoms easilye:
But, if this tripple Vnion be at ods
The lack of one may cause the wrack of al:
Although the lackers were terrestrial gods
Yet wil theyr ruling reel, or reeling fall
I grant, a time Vice may haue good successe
And rule at wil, by rules of Policy:
But in Conclusin twill haue nothing lesse,
If true the rules be of Diuinity:
For, who doth rule by Rules that vertue lack,
In Vices spight his Rule shalbe his wrack.