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ENTREAT FOR ME.
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Because I am not bold enough,—I seek
A messenger approved,—entreat for me!

So wayward children, through a dearer child,
Would win some wished-for favour, pleading thus,
"Go to our Father, thou art good and mild,
Less often hast thou grieved him, ask for us!"