Religion
Book IV, 98: On Rebellio
From Divine Fancies (1633), Book IV
Religion
The stout Rebellio, scourged by his God,
Slights his Correction, and ne'r ownes the Rod;
Take heed, Rebellio; Be not stout too long;
Neglected Stripes doe oft returne more strong;
A stubborne Silence more ill nature showes,
Then Sobbs of Stomack, and deserves more blowes.
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