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VERSE IV.
He in whose eyes the bravest sinners beExtremely vile, though rob'd in Majesty;
But if he spies a righteous man (though poor)
Him he can honour, love, admire, adore:
In Israel's humble Plains had rather stay,
Than in the Tents of Kedar bear the sway:
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No mental reservation dares allow,
But what he swears, intends; will rather die,
Lose all he has, than tell a solemn Lie.
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