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34 Unless by providential wit, Or force, we averruncate it. For what design, what interest, Can beast have to encounter beast? They fight for no espoused Cause, Frail privilege, fundamental laws, Nor for a thorough Reformation, Nor Covenant, nor Protestation, Nor liberty of consciences, Nor lords' and commons' ordinances; Nor for the church, nor for church-lands, To get them in their own no hands; Nor evil counsellors to bring To justice, that seduce the king; Nor for the worship of us men, Tho' we have done as much for them. Th' Egyptians worshipp'd dogs, and for Their faith made internecine war. Others adored a rat, and some For that church suffer'd martyrdom.