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Abimelech

an oratorio. As it is performed at the theatre-royal in Covent-Garden [by Christopher Smart]. The Music by Mr. Arnold

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Recitative.

Abrah.
I pray thee, King Abimilech, excuse her—
Women are weak and tim'rous, full of frailties;
They're made but for indulgence and forgiveness.