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Text:Against Evil Company

XXI. Against Evil Company

Why should I join with those in play
In whom I’ve no delight;
Who curse and swear, but never pray;
Who call ill names, and fight.

I hate to hear a wanton song,
Their words offend my ears;
I should not dare defile my tongue
With language such as theirs.

Away from fools I’ll turn my eyes,
Nor with the scoffers go;
I would be walking with the wise,
That wiser I may grow.

From one rude boy, that’s used to mock,
Ten learn the wicked jest:
One sickly sheep infects the flock,
And poisons all the rest.

My God, I hate to walk or dwell
With sinful children here;
Then let me not be sent to hell,
Where none but sinners are.

Text Information
First Line: Why should I join with those in play
Title: Against Evil Company
Language: English
Publication Date: 1827
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