The hoary fool
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The hoary fool, who many days has struggled with continued sorrow, renews his hope, and fondly lays the desperate bet upon tomorrow!
1771 text
“The hoary fool, who many days Has struggled with continued sorrow, Renews his hope, and fondly lays The desperate bet upon to-morrow!
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 44 in the 1771 Works. Genesis 6:5.
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