Versos English Michael Wigglesworth Xxii. [18]

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Xxii. [18]

by (1631–1705)

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At Christ’s right hand the Sheep do stand,   his holy Martyrs, who For his dear Name suffering shame,   calamity and woe. Like Champions stood and with their Blood   their Testimony sealéd; Whose innocence without offence   to Christ their Judge appealéd.