Alexander Pope: Minor poems Edited by Norman Ault: Completed by John Butt |
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On the Benefactions in the late Frost, 1740. |
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On the Benefactions in the late Frost, 1740.
Yes, 'tis the time! I cry'd, impose the chain!Destin'd and due to wretches self-enslav'd!
But when I saw such Charity remain,
I half could wish this people might be sav'd.
Faith lost, and Hope, their Charity begins;
And 'tis a wise design on pitying heav'n,
If this can cover multitudes of sins,
To take the only way to be forgiven.
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