Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TEMPTATION (2), by ROBERT HERRICK


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First Line: God tempted no one (as s. Aug'stine saith)
Last Line: But none, of purpose, to be overcome.
Subject(s): Temptation


God tempteth no one (as S. Aug'stine saith)
For any ill; but, for the proof of Faith:
Unto temptation God exposeth some;
But none, of purpose, to be overcome.





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