In Imitation of Hudibras The Dissenting Hypocrite, or Occasional Conformist; with reflections On Two of the Ring-Leaders, &c. Viz. I. Their Works and Writings. II. Their Professions and Principles. III. Their Qualifications and Parts. IV. Their Persons and Practices [by Edward Ward] |
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These Persons sure the more they have,
The more, like Leeches, still they crave;
Ne'er satisfy'd, nor Full, nor Fasting,
But the forbidden Fruit still tasting;
Till glutted with Inhumane Food,
At last they burst in Stink and Blood.
Their Natural and Boundless Temper
Is calculated fit for Empire;
The Difference of their Opinion
From ours, is want of Sole Dominion;
Not founded half so much in Grace,
As Offices of Trust and Place.
The more, like Leeches, still they crave;
Ne'er satisfy'd, nor Full, nor Fasting,
But the forbidden Fruit still tasting;
Till glutted with Inhumane Food,
At last they burst in Stink and Blood.
Their Natural and Boundless Temper
Is calculated fit for Empire;
The Difference of their Opinion
From ours, is want of Sole Dominion;
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As Offices of Trust and Place.
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