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2441.

[How soon alas the selfish sin]

Ananias, with Sapphira...sold a possession, &c. —v. 1, 2.

How soon alas the selfish sin
The love of property comes in,
While man from God withholds a part,
Yet seems to give Him all his heart!
Deceived the' Omniscient cannot be
By avarice and hypocrisy,
Who lurking under love's disguise
Present detested sacrifice.