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Repentance, n.
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The faithful attendant and follower of Punishment. It is usually manifest in a degree of reformation that is not inconsistent with continuity of sin.
[Desirous to avoid the pains of Hell]
Desirous to avoid the pains of Hell,You will repent and join the Church, Parnell?
How needless!—Nick will keep you off the coals
And add you to the woes of other souls.
Jomater Abemy.
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