Epigrams of That most wittie and worthie Epigrammatist Mr Iohn Owen Translated by Iohn Vicars |
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Epig. 79. Precept, Practice.
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Epig. 79. Precept, Practice.
The learned Preachers Words, though plaine,To Plaine-men Truth may Preach;
But Pastours pious Practice, doth
A Holy-Life them Teach:
That Doctour is Diuine, indeed,
Which by Good-Workes, proues Words;
More Harme doe Ill. Examples breed,
Than Good-Words, Good affords.
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