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407. Epigram—Thanks for a National Victory

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407. Epigram—Thanks for a National Victory by Robert Burns

 YE hypocrites! are these your pranks?
To murder men and give God thanks!
Desist, for shame!—proceed no further;
God won’t accept your thanks for MURTHER

Form: Epigram

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