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First Line: God strikes his church, but 'tis to this intent
Last Line: Tis not to poyson, but to make thee pure.
Subject(s): Punishment


God strikes His Church, but 'tis to this intent,
To make, not marre her, by this punishment:
So where He gives the bitter Pills, be sure,
'Tis not to poyson, but to make thee pure.





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