Philip Ayres - The Frailty of Man's Life lyrics

The life we strive to lengthen out, Is like a feather rais'd from ground, Awhile in air 'tis tost about, And almost lost as soon as found; If it continue long in sight, 'Tis sometimes high and sometimes low, Yet proudly aims a tow'ring flight, To make the more conspicuous show. The air with ease its weight sustains, Since 'tis by Nature light, and frail; Seldom in quiet state remains, For troops of dangers it a**ail. And after various conflicts with its foes, It drops to Earth, the Earth from whence it rose.