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But when good words by good works have their proof,
We then both chew the cud and cleave the hoof.
We then both chew the cud and cleave the hoof.
257. CHRIST'S TWOFOLD COMING.
Thy former coming was to cure
My soul's most desp'rate calenture[1];
Thy second advent, that must be
To heal my earth's infirmity.
My soul's most desp'rate calenture[1];
Thy second advent, that must be
To heal my earth's infirmity.
- ↑ Calenture, delirium caused by excessive heat.
258. TO GOD, HIS GIFT.
As my little pot doth boil,
We will keep this level-coil[1]
That a wave and I will bring
To my God a heave-offering.
We will keep this level-coil[1]
That a wave and I will bring
To my God a heave-offering.
- ↑ Level-coil, the old Christmas game of changing chairs; to "keep level-coil" means to change about.
259. GOD'S ANGER.
God can't be wrathful: but we may conclude
Wrathful He may be by similitude:
God's wrathful said to be, when He doth do
That without wrath which wrath doth force us to.
Wrathful He may be by similitude:
God's wrathful said to be, when He doth do
That without wrath which wrath doth force us to.
260. GOD'S COMMANDS.
In God's commands ne'er ask the reason why;
Let thy obedience be the best reply.
Let thy obedience be the best reply.
