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    "text": "Oh, to vex me, contraries meet in one:",
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    "text": "A constant habit; that when I would not",
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    "text": "I durst not view heaven yesterday; and today",
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    "text": "In prayers, and flattering speeches I court God:",
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    "text": "Tomorrow I quake with true fear of his rod.",
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