As some to church repair, Not for the doctrine, but the music there. T…

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As some to church repair, Not for the doctrine, but the music there. These equal syllables alone require, Though oft the ear the open vowels tire While expletives their feeble aid do join, And ten low words oft creep in one dull line. ✨ 'An Essay on Criticism' (1711) l. 347
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As some to church repair, Not for the doctrine, but the music there. These equal syllables alone require, Though oft the ear the open vowels tire While expletives their feeble aid do join, And ten low words oft creep in one dull line. ✨ 'An Essay on Criticism' (1711) l. 347

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