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901.

[See the hypocrite profane]

For his oath's sake, and for their sakes, &c. —vi. 26, 27.

See the hypocrite profane,
Satan's superstitious tool,
God defies through fear of man,
Dares not let his passion cool,
Scrupulously he keeps his word;
(Such the fruit that honour brings!)
Slays a prophet of the Lord;
Such the gratitude of kings!