Thus life and death, and young and old,
Are as the several atoms hold.
Wit, understanding[note]Wit, understanding] So Wit, and Understanding 1653[/note] in the brain
Are as the several atoms reign,
And dispositions[note]dispositions] Disposition 1664; Disposition, 1668[/note] good or ill 5
Are as the several atoms still.
And every passion which doth rise
Is as the several[note]the several] each sort of 1664, 1668[/note] atoms lie.[note]lie.] lies: 1664; lies. 1668[/note]
Thus sickness, health, and peace and war
Are[note]Are] Are alwaies 1653[/note] as the several atoms are. 10