Versos English Anonymous The Ten Commandments

English poem

The Ten Commandments

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Renounce all other Gods, but only me, And to no image bow thy heart or knee. Take not the awful name of God in vain, Nor e'er his holy sabbath day prophane. Honour thy parents, and thou long shalt live, Commit not murder, but all wrongs forgive. From filthy lusts, keep soul and body free, Nor steal, tho' press'd by dire necessity. Against thy neighbour, ne'er false witness bear, Nor covet goods, in which thou hast no share.