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68 For no three of us will agree Where or what Churches these should be; And is indeed the self-same case With theirs that swore et cæteras; Or the French league, in which men vow'd To fight to the last drop of blood. These slanders will be thrown upon The cause and work we carry on, If we permit men to run headlong T' exorbitances fit for Bedlam, Rather than gospel-walking times, When slightest sins are greatest crimes. But we the matter so shall handle, As to remove that odious scandal. In name of king and parliament, I charge ye all, no more foment This feud, but keep the peace between Your brethren and your countrymen; And to those places straight repair Where your respective dwellings are: