Our vows are heard betimes and Heaven takes care To grant, before we can conclude the prayer Preventing angels met it half the way, And sent us back to praise, who came to pray. (John Dryden)

Our vows are heard betimes and Heaven takes care To grant, before we can conclude the prayer Preventing angels met it half the way, And sent us back to praise, who came to pray.

John Dryden

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