The modest rose puts forth a thorn



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The [rose put envious del.] [lustful del.] modest rose puts forth a thorn, The [coward del.] humble sheep a threat’ning horn: While the Lily white shall in love delight, [And the lion increase freedom & piece, del.] [The priest loves war & the soldier peace. del.] Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.