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NECESSARY OBSERVATIONS: 25TH PRECEPT by THOMAS RANDOLPH

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First Line: EACH MAN THREE DEVILS HATH -- SELF-BORN AFFLICTIONS
Last Line: GAIN THEE THE FRIENDSHIP BOTH OF GOD AND MAN.

Each man three devils hath -- self-born afflictions:
Th' unruly tongue, the belly, and affections.
Charm these, such holy conjurations can
Gain thee the friendship both of God and man.



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