In Imitation of Hudibras The Dissenting Hypocrite, or Occasional Conformist; with reflections On Two of the Ring-Leaders, &c. Viz. I. Their Works and Writings. II. Their Professions and Principles. III. Their Qualifications and Parts. IV. Their Persons and Practices [by Edward Ward] |
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His First Advance runs very High,
Demands to know the Reason, why
Ballads are sung of Oliverians,
Reflecting on the Presbyterians;
Boldly prescribes unto the Nation,
To damn such Things by Proclamation:
Angry to find himself among
The Old Phanatick Rebel-Throng,
The Basest Subject of that Loyal Song.
Thus touch him in an Antient Sore,
A gall'd Horse Winces still the more.
Demands to know the Reason, why
Ballads are sung of Oliverians,
Reflecting on the Presbyterians;
Boldly prescribes unto the Nation,
To damn such Things by Proclamation:
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The Old Phanatick Rebel-Throng,
The Basest Subject of that Loyal Song.
Thus touch him in an Antient Sore,
A gall'd Horse Winces still the more.
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