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FAB. CI. The Old Man and Death.
An aged man whose shoulders bowd beneathAlmighty load, in anguish wisht for death,
Death straight aprocht, and asking his command,
Cryd—only Sr to lend your helping hand.
Morall
Tho wrackt with various paines yet life does pleaseMuch more then death, which all our pressures ease.
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