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2831.

[Reason and probity forbid]

Ye have brought hither these men, which are, &c. —xix. 37.

Reason and probity forbid
Even those that Christ deny
To second an outrageous deed,
Or join the general cry;
Let Christians hence instructed be
To stand in truth's defence,
And when the just oppress'd they see
To plead for innocence.