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Epig. 79. Precept, Practice.

The learned Preachers Words, though plaine,
To Plaine-men Truth may Preach;
But Pastours pious Practice, doth
A Holy-Life them Teach:
That Doctour is Diuine, indeed,
Which by Good-Workes, proues Words;
More Harme doe Ill. Examples breed,
Than Good-Words, Good affords.