Samuel Butler: Synods are mystical Bear-gardens , Where Elders, Deputies, Church-wardens, And other Members of the Court, Manage the Ba

Synods are mystical Bear-gardens , Where Elders, Deputies, Church-wardens, And o — Samuel Butler

Synods are mystical Bear-gardens , Where Elders, Deputies, Church-wardens, And other Members of the Court, Manage the Babylonish sport.

Samuel Butler

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