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CXV.

[They tempt the Lord most high]

Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Deuteronomy vi. 16.

Neither let us tempt Christ. 1 Corinthians x. 9.

How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Acts v. 9.

They tempt the Lord most high,
Whoe'er transgress His word;
The Father and the Son they try,
And Spirit of the Lord;

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They 'gainst the One in Three
Rebellious arms employ,
Provoke their God to jealousy,
And tempt Him to destroy.