Poems (Katz)/If I associate with kings

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IF I ASSOCIATE WITH KINGS
My kinsmen before I was born associated with Kings,  Why think you it notable that I should do such things?  One the Emperor's health, The other the King's wealth  Did supply. So why should not I  Give unto Emperor and King The most valued treasure that any one can bring.
The understanding of eternal Life  Made clear by the Bride the Lamb's wife—The Church triumphant stands,  For the guidance of this and other lands. So why should not I associate with Emperor and King, And place upon their hand the ring  Of which the parable spake, Should be given those whom all sin forsake?
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