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178 Did we not bring our oaths in first, Before our plate, to have them burst. And cast in litter models, for The present use of church and war? Did not our worthies of the House, Before they broke the peace, break vows? For having freed us first from both Th' Alleg'ance and Suprem'cy oath, Did they not next compel the nation To take, and break the Protestation? To swear, and after to recant, The Solemn League and Covenant? To take th' Engagement, and disclaim it. Enforc'd by those who first did frame it?