In Imitation of Hudibras The Dissenting Hypocrite, or Occasional Conformist; with reflections On Two of the Ring-Leaders, &c. Viz. I. Their Works and Writings. II. Their Professions and Principles. III. Their Qualifications and Parts. IV. Their Persons and Practices [by Edward Ward] |
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The PILLORY was but a Hook,
To make him write another Book:
His lofty HYMN to th'Wooden-Ruff,
Was to the Law a Counter-Cuff;
And truly, without Whiggish Flattery,
A plain Assault and downright Battery:
For he Accuses the Recorder
Of Brutal and Fanatick Murder;
Adjudges Him against the Law,
To stand where he had made his Show.
To make him write another Book:
His lofty HYMN to th'Wooden-Ruff,
Was to the Law a Counter-Cuff;
And truly, without Whiggish Flattery,
A plain Assault and downright Battery:
For he Accuses the Recorder
Of Brutal and Fanatick Murder;
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To stand where he had made his Show.
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