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Chap-books of the eighteenth century (1882)

Ashton, John, b. 1834 · London, Chatto and Windus · leaf 29

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threns hatred may be seen above.They hate their brother for his dreams, but he,Observes his words, and willing is to seeWhat the event in future times may be. JOSEPH PUT INTO A PIT BY HIS BRETHEREN. When envy in the heart of man does reign.To stifle its effects proves oft in vain.Like fire… … For they, as in the sequel we shall see,Resolvd upon poor Josephs tragedy ;That they together at his dream might mock,Which they almost effected, when their flockIn Sechems fruitful field they fed, for thereWas Joseph sent to see how they did fare:Joseph his father readily obeys,And on the pleasing…

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