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The Burden of Earthly Fortune
The author reflects on the unequal distribution of worldly burdens and the necessity of accepting one's lot.
How often do I sigh because of that harsh fortune, which is distributed by the Lord's hand to everyone, not with equal burdens in all lots, while all are in a rush, and each one must bear their own, even if they wear crowns upon their heads, and are counted among the many beggars! But each must accept their destined piece of fate, and adorn their portion of fortune with the best ability they can.
Contentment in Divine Providence
The author turns to God in prayer, seeking the grace to find contentment in the knowledge that all things are under divine control.
Why should I, O God? Shouldn't I be content with my share? While I know that not even a thorn can prick my food, where your hand is not present!
The Fleeting Nature of Time
The author acknowledges the transience of life and the struggle to reconcile human grief with the passing of time.
While time is short, as everything is carried on the back and blown away. So I sigh and make myself grieve, only to turn back to all these things that are blown away by time.
Read the original Latin
Hvor ofte sukker jeg, fordi dend haarde Lykke, Som dog af HErrens Haand uddelis til enhver, I allis Lodde ey med lige Skrammer skiær, Mens alle dog i Fleng, oc hver i sær mon trykke, Om end de Kroner vel paa deris Hoved bær, Og om blant Betler-tall de slæt indregned er! Dog skal hver tage mod sit Skæbne-skaaren Stykke, Og saa sin Lykke-palt af beste Æfne smykke! Hvi skal jeg da, O GUd! mig i min Deel ey skikke? Imens jeg veed, at ey en Toorn min Food kand stikke, Hvor ey din Haand er hos! Mens Tjden er kort, Som Alting hâr paa Rygg, og blæser dennem bort. Saa blæser jeg, og giør mig Taal, og blæß igien Ad alle Ting, som dog af Tjden blæsis hen!
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