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no one; whereas others by a mere expression of assent, have been esteemed more deserving
of belief than they who swore never so much. Knowing, therefore, all these things, and placing
before our eyes the punishment that is in store for those who swear, as well as for those who
swear falsely, let us abstain from this evil custom, that advancing from hence to the correction
of what remains, we may enjoy the blessedness of the life to come, which God grant that we
may all be found worthy to obtain, by the grace and love toward man of our Lord Jesus
Christ, through Whom and with Whom to the Father with the Holy Ghost be glory, and
power, and honour, now and ever, and world without end. Amen.
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