Lines lettered on an ancient clock in Chester Cathedral, England.
When as a child I laughed and wept,
Time crept.
When as a youth I waxed more bold,
Time strolled.
When I became a full-grown man,
Time ran.
When older still I daily grew,
Time flew.
Soon I shall find in passing on,
Time gone.
O Christ! wilt Thou have saved me then?
Amen.