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...his strong retreat; Whose state can neither flatterers feed, Nor ruin make oppressors great; — 5 Who God doth late and early pray More of his grace...the harmless day With a religious book or friend; — 6 This man is freed from servile banda Of hope to rise, or fear to fall ; Lord of himself, though...

...is still prepared for death ; Not ty'd unto the world with care Of princes ear, or vulgar breath : Who hath his life from rumours freed ; Whose conscience...retreat : Whose state can neither flatterers feed, Nor ruine make oppressors great : Who envies none whom chance doth raise, Or vice : who never understood...