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the wretched creature shall be welcome to this heart and this house, tho' stained with ten thousand vices, I will again hearken to the music of her voice, again will I hang fondly on her bosom, if I find but repentance there, My son, bring hither my bible and my staff; I will pusue her, wherever she is, and tho' I cannot save her from shame, I may prevent the continuance of iniquity."CHAP.
