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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DUM VIVIMUS, VIVAMUS, by PHILIP DODDRIDGE Poet's Biography
First Line: Live while you live!' the epicure would say
Last Line: I live in pleasure while I live to thee.
Variant Title(s): The Christian Life
Subject(s): Religion; Theology
First Line: Live while you live!' the epicure would say
Last Line: I live in pleasure while I live to thee.
Variant Title(s): The Christian Life
Subject(s): Religion; Theology
"LIVE while you live!" the epicure would say,
"And seize the pleasures of the present day!"
"Live while you live!" the sacred Preacher cries,
"And give to God each moment as it flies!"
Lord, in my view let both united be,
I live in pleasure while I live to thee.
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