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2924.

[To groundless lies and slanders bold]

I...gave commandment to his accusers also, &c. —xxiii. 30.

To groundless lies and slanders bold
If others credit give,
Christians should their assent withhold,
And but on proof believe:
Yet those who bear the name in vain
Nor Pagan justice know,
Believe against the righteous man
His unconfronted foe.
Even you, the holy fathers, you
The' inquisitors severe,
With blindfold enmity pursue
The Saviour's members here:

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Who tax the murderers of Rome
The house of mercy blame,
As heretics unheard ye doom
Your brethren to the flame.