The people's prayer, the glad diviner's theme, The young men's vision,…

John Dryden
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The people's prayer, the glad diviner's theme, The young men's vision, and the old men's dream! ✨ 'Absalom and Achitophel' (1681) pt. 1, l. 238
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The people's prayer, the glad diviner's theme, The young men's vision, and the old men's dream! ✨ 'Absalom and Achitophel' (1681) pt. 1, l. 238

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