All you that are about him, bemoan him; and all you that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, the beautiful rod!
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
His name, as particular friends, Exodus xxxiii. 12, 17. People in the East had a secret name, which they disclosed to very few, to prevent incantations.
Rod. This nation was exceedingly vain, ver. 29.