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The impious man, who sells his country's freedom Makes all the guilt of tyranny his own. His are her slaughters, her oppressions his Just heav'n! reserve your choicest plagues for him, And blast the venal wretch.
Henry Martyn
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Henry Martyn
Age: 31 †
Born: 1781
Born: February 18
Died: 1812
Died: October 16
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