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The serpent mount the pyre,

To the consuming fire.

Which on the pilgrim's way,

Should work its own decay.

God will His fire impart,

From every willing heart.

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[33]

THE FOOLISH COLT.

THE FOOLISH COLT.

This

Aweary of its pasture rich,

For nettles in the dusty ditch.

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What we have not is our desire;

The little prince who screamed for mire.

TROUTS.

TROUTS.

With


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