Religion
Book II, 21: On ACHITOPHEL
From Divine Fancies (1633), Book II
Religion
Sage were thy Counsels, and as well apply'd,
If thou hadst had but Loyalty on thy side:
I like thy last Designe (above the rest)
When thou hadst set thy house in order, best;
In all Exploits, the Rule is not so ample,
Not halfe so beneficiall as th'Example:
Th'Almighty prosper Christian Crownes; and blesse
All such like Counsels, with the like successe:
Confound Achitophel: and, Lord, impart
His Head to us; and to our Foes, his Heart.
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