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.Better dismiss us, if I may be heard,
Than let us stay to doubt thee—I wou'd bless thee,
If thou would'st chuse a blessing—but, beware
Of treach'rous practice—for I serve a God
With whom I do converse, and he will hear me.
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