The Lord of the Forest and his Vassals An Allegory [by C. F. Humphreys] |
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[Pride, and pomp, and vain delight] |
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[Pride, and pomp, and vain delight]
Pride, and pomp, and vain delight,Soon will stain that spotless white.
Careful walk and lowly mien
Only keep that garment clean.
Child, in the baptismal tide
Washen pure as mountain snow,
Cast the glittering gauds aside,
Look not on the tempting show.
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