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In the hour of my distress, When temptations me oppress, And when I my sins confess, Sweet Spirit, comfort me.

Robert Herrick

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Robert Herrick
Age: 83 †
Born: 1591
Born: August 24
Died: 1674
Died: October 12
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London
England
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Sweet
Temptations
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Confess
Spirit
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