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A book for boys and girls

or, Country Rhimes for Children. By J. B. [John Bunyan]

Bunyan, John (1628-1688)

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Comparison.

This Emblem shews, some men are in this life,
Like full-fed Hoggs prepared for the Knife.
It likewise shews some can take no Reproof,
More than the fatted Hogg, who stands aloof.

Yea; that they never will for mercy cry,
Till time is past, and they for sin must dye.