AMPHORA 
 
III 
Bewitched by sins and errors, 
By heresies defiled ; 
Avert the avenging terrors 
Of Thine insulted Child ! 
Schismatic from His Vicar, 
Despoilers of His flock : 
O Strike the saving liquor 
From out the barren rock ! 
 
IV 
Acknowledge our contrition ! 
Accept our sighs and tears ! 
Let English inanition 
Be lost in happier years ! 
On this stagnated water 
Evoke Thy glowing tide ! 
Our Church Thy worthy daughter, 
And His accepted Bride ! 
Amen. 
 
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