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2751.

[They would not obstinate appear]

They went out of the prison, and entered, &c. —xvi. 40.

They would not obstinate appear,
Or warmly their advantage press,
As far from anger as from fear,
At peace with enemies to peace;
Departing at their foes' request,
A testimony sure they leave
In every persecutor's breast
That Christians can like Christ forgive.