Canto XIX

The bread the pitying Father shuts from none. Yet thou, who writest but to cancel, think 1709 That Peter and that Paul, who for this vineyard Which thou art spoiling died, are still alive! Well canst thou say: “So steadfast my desire Is unto him who willed to live alone, And for a dance was led to martyrdom, 1710 That I know not the Fisherman nor Paul.”

The eagle discourses of salvation by faith.

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