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The following Verses were made by Mr. Benjamin Tompson Roxbury June 20th. 1713. being some of his last lines.
I feel this World too mean, and low.Patron's a lie: Friendship a Show
Preferment trouble: Grandure Vaine
Law a pretence: a Bubble Gaine
Merit a flash: a Blaze Esteem
Promise a Rush: and Hope a Dream
Faith a Disguise: a Truth Deceit
Wealth but a Trap: and Health a Cheat
These dangerous Rocks, Lord help me Shun
Age tells me my Days work is done.
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