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NECESSARY OBSERVATIONS: 25TH PRECEPT, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Each man three devils hath -- self-born afflictions
Last Line: Gain thee the friendship both of god and man.


Each man three devils hath -- self-born afflictions:
Th' unruly tongue, the belly, and affections.
Charm these, such holy conjurations can
Gain thee the friendship both of God and man.





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