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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
Smart, Christopher (1722-1771)
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Abimelech
Recitative.
Abim.
Not only take thy wife in safety back,
But store of sheep, of kidlings, and of beeves;
And in the portion that to Heav'n thou givest,
Pray my acceptance also, and the God
Of contrite and returning hearts receive thee.
Abimelech