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CHARMES (3) by ROBERT HERRICK

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First Line: BRING THE HOLY CRUST OF BREAD
Last Line: HAGS AWAY, WHILE CHILDREN SLEEP.
Subject(s): CHARMS (MAGIC); MAGIC;
Bring the holy crust of Bread,
Lay it underneath the head;
'Tis a certain Charm to keep
Hags away, while Children sleep.



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