In Imitation of Hudibras The Dissenting Hypocrite, or Occasional Conformist; with reflections On Two of the Ring-Leaders, &c. Viz. I. Their Works and Writings. II. Their Professions and Principles. III. Their Qualifications and Parts. IV. Their Persons and Practices [by Edward Ward] |
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With lewder Crimes and bolder Fire;
For to predict from Human Reason,
Thy next Offence will be High Treason:
What signify thy Peccadillo's?
Do something Braver than thy Fellows:
Those Regicides in Days of Yore,
Could swill themselves with Royal Gore.
Hang't, nothing your Rebellion hallows,
Like Dying for it at the Gallows.
The Pillory is but an Ass
To the Grand Traytor's Looking-Glass;
Where it appears a Glorious Thing
To take an Everlasting Swing,
Against a wise, good, just and lawful King.
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A Kennel-Raker, Chimney-Sweeper,
A Tinker, in good Comparison
With Bradshaw, Ireton, and Harrison,
For Blacker Crimes and Better Mettle;
To sound a Brass Poetick Kettle,
Our Monarchy to mend and alter,
Without the Wages of a Halter.
Tho' thou mayst think a King's Grand-Daughter,
As fit for Independent Slaughter.
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