On Dying daily

To write of Dying, and to spend our breath
In long discourses of approaching death,
Is not the daily dying we should learn,
Nor is such practice of so much concern;
For we should live in every respect
Like-pious Men; or we that rule neglect,
Which is the true superlative degree
Of dying daily, while we living be.
To live in Heaven while we on Earth remain,
Will greater joy, and highest honour gain;
For death by God is unto good Men sent,
To give eternal life, not punishment.