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scoundrel who had robbed Timmy Timmylim, their friend and brother, of a very valuable article. He considered it fitting and proper to call down divine punishment over the thief, unknown as he was, the congregation having no other means of reaching him. If it were not for a certain reason, known only to himself, he might consult certain books and discover the name of the culprit.
In a tone trembling with zeal and fervor, the preacher concluded thus:
"Oh, Heavenly Father, friend divine,
Condemn the one (softly) who threw the line,
And punish him as best you like.
(Softly) Oh, bless thou him who stole the pike!"
"Amen!" gravely added Timmy Timmylim, from his seat somewere down the aisle, in great emotion.
