Forgive,O Lord, my little jokes onThee And I'll forgiveThy great big one on me.
Long life to thy fame and peace to thy soul, Rob Burns! When I want to express a sentiment which I feel strongly, I find the phrase in Shakespeareor thee. The blockheads talk of my being like Shakespearenot fit to tie his brogues.
'This night shall thy soul be required of thee.' My soul is never required of me It always has to be somebody else of course. Will my soul be required of me tonight perhaps? See Bible115:42.
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