XLVI.

_Sabbatum Judaicum et Christianum._ Luc. xiv. 5.

Res eadem vario quantum distinguitur usu:

Nostra hominem servant sabbata, vestra bovem.

Observent igitur, pacto quid justius isto?

Sabbata nostra homines, sabbata vestra boves.

_The Judaic and Christian Sabbath._

How diff'rent grows a thing through diff'rent use!

_Our_ Sabbaths serve men, _yours_ give oxen truce,

Be this agreed--arrangement fitter none--

_Our_ Sabbath men keep, _yours_ oxen alone. G.

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