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Of Paul and Silas it is said
There were in Prison laid
But when they went to take them out
They were not there instead.

Security the same insures
To our assaulted Minds—
The staple must be optional
That an Immortal binds.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:24 PM | Viewed: 7637 times

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