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“Good woman, I perceive thy great unrest
Arises from a want of faith as great.
For one whole week I've pray'd, early and late,
For thee and thee alone, and am assured
Thy soul's salvation is right well secured.
Believe it, just believe it is, and lo!
That very instant thou wilt find it so.
This want of faith, my woman, is thy hell,—
Yes, think all well with thee, and all is well.—”
Arises from a want of faith as great.
For one whole week I've pray'd, early and late,
For thee and thee alone, and am assured
Thy soul's salvation is right well secured.
Believe it, just believe it is, and lo!
That very instant thou wilt find it so.
This want of faith, my woman, is thy hell,—
Yes, think all well with thee, and all is well.—”
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