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Some to church repair, Not for the doctrine, but the music there. These equal syllables alone require, Though oft the ear the open vowels tire; While expletives their feeble aid to join, And ten low words oft creep in one dull line.

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A needless Alexandrine ends the song, That like a wounded snake drags its slow length along.

_Essay on Criticism.