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William Blake (1757–1827). The Poetical Works. 1908.

Songs from ‘An Island in The Moon’

IV. Hear then the pride and knowledge of a sailor!

HEAR then the pride and knowledge of a sailor!

His sprit sail, fore sail, main sail, and his mizen.

A poor frail man—God wot! I know none frailer,

I know no greater sinner than John Taylor.