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thanks to my friends for their care in my breeding, Who taught me betimes to love working and reading.

John Scott (of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.), Isaac Watts (1839). “Dr. Watts' Divine and moral songs, improved, and rendered suitable for persons of both sexes, and of all ages. By J. Scott”, p.74
thanks to my friends for their care in my breeding, Who taught me betimes to love working and reading.