I would not enter on my list of friends (Though graced with polished manners and fine sense, Yet wanting sensibility) the man Who needlessly sets foot upon a worm.
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Just knows, and knows no more, her Bible true, A truth the brilliant Frenchman never knew.
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Freedom hath a thousand charms to show, That slaves, howe'er contented, never know.
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E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply,
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.
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