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God forbid that Judges upon their oath should make resolutions to enlarge jurisdiction.

William Cowper

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William Cowper
Age: 68 †
Born: 1731
Born: November 26
Died: 1800
Died: April 25
Hymnwriter
Poet
Poet Lawyer
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Writer
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
Judging
Upon
Jurisdiction
Make
Enlarge
Resolutions
Forbid
Oath
Judges
Resolution

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