Religion
On relapsing into Sin
From Mid-night and Daily Thoughts (1694)
Religion
Tho' Piety and Grace in hearts prevail,
Our Fancies and our Natures are so frail,
That ev'ry object of our old desires,
Are ready to unkindle such new fires,
That few good Men are found, who dare to say,
They really desire to die this day.
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MLA
Killigrew, William. “On relapsing into Sin.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/killigrew_w/49/.
Chicago
Killigrew, William. “On relapsing into Sin.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/killigrew_w/49/.
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