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[Elders commend their catholic zeal]
And they came to the chief priests and elders, &c.
—xxiii. 14.
Elders commend their catholic zeal
Devoted heretics to kill,
With joy the reverend conclave join
To' advance their laudable design
The pontiff too his help affords
To gird their consecrated swords,
Their meritorious deed to bless;
And all the saints ensure success.
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