Occasional verse, moral and sacred Published for the instruction and amusement of the Candidly Serious and Religious [by Edward Perronet] |
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PLAIN TRUTH,
AN EPIGRAM.
I
What I now say, if it be true,Why should I base deny?
Tho' what I say should be of you,
There, now you may reply.
II
But chance you nothing have to say,You know the thing is fact:
To shuffle then in children's play,
And half avows the act.
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III
“Why then, what would you have me do?“I can't repair the rent.”
I know you can't; but, if 'tis true,
At least you should repent.
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