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JENKINS V. FLAVEL COOK.
A WALK BY CHRIST CHURCH ON THE EVENING OF THE VERDICT, MARCH 21, 1876.
Wond'ring that hearts for love of Christ should kill,In marvel at the lawlessness of law,
That men leave plough to prate, I viewed, in awe,
Among the stars, with what obedience still
The weary “Ploughman” drove his team up hill.
Led by thy finger, Christ Church, lo! I saw
How fierce Orion, but how slow to draw
His sword, though all the West his furies fill!
I thought—these twinkling hosts do not invade
The plains of Heaven for vain and empty show,
For ostentatious pride, and mock parade,
These constellations in such order show.
They shine, with strict observances, to aid
Rebellious man in search of law below!
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