Once in a way the parson will drop in
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nd read a bit o’ the Bible, if I’m bad,—Pray the Good Lord to make my spirit wholeIn faith : he leaves some ’baccy on the shelf, And wonders I don’t keep a dog to cheer me,
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— William Blake
Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?
Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:
Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?
Or Love in a golden bowl?
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