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EPIGRAM LXVIII.
[Two golden keys, the Popes contend]
Κρυσεα χαλκειων.
Two golden keys, the Popes contend
From Peter to themselves descend;
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The eternal gates of bliss, and woe.
A glorious privilege, you'll agree all,
Had we more ground to think it real;
But Popes think fit, they best know why,
To let the proofs on't dormant lie;
Contented with the bare pretence,
While Peter's Keys bring Peter-Pence!
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