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or the Battle of the FROGS and MICE.
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SUPPLICATION

FOR

The LADY ———.

I.
Lord of the World, whose Pow'r is known
Through Heav'n and Earth, and Air and Sea;
Look down with Pity from thy Throne,
And hear the Vows we make to thee;

II.
Preserve the Dame for whom we mourn,
For whom we shed these tender Tears;
O! let her wonted Strength return,
And with her Strength increase her Years.

III.
See! prostrate on the Couch she lies;
Around the pious Poor complain;
For what to her thy Hand supplies,
To them she freely gives again.

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