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Jer. xx. 10. this World were held most worthy of Contempt. They who often wanted for Barley-*bread and Water, and were glad to lie under the Hedges, were the Sons of the Ignorant and Mean and Unknown, on a level with my own Wretchedness. Now they hate me and fly far from me, and are not ashamed to spit in my face. I have suffered Contumely and Terrors at their Hands, and those who were my Friends and stood by my side have insulted me. They grew ashamed of me, and cast me
