The village preacher's modest mansion rose.
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man he was to all the country dear, And passing rich with forty pounds a year; {022} Remote from towns he ran his godly race, Nor e'er had changed, nor wish'd to change his place [Illustration: 0043] Unskilful he to fawn, or seek for power, By doctrines fashion'd to the varying hour; Far other aims his heart had learn'd to prize,
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