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You made your rulers mighty, gave them guards,
So now you groan 'neath slavery's heavy rod.

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But I grow old ever learning many things.

On every side the immortal mind from men is hidden.

If through your vices you afflicted are,
Lay not the blame of your distress on God;
You made your rulers mighty, gave them guards,
So now you groan 'neath slavery's heavy rod.

Thus do the evils of the state come home to every citizen.

But wealth God-given doth become to man
A column firm, from base to capital.

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