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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 3 MIN

The Battle of the Books - The first he wrote OCT. 17, 1727

from The Jonathan Swift Library · host Jonathan Swift

In which a deeply devout prayer is offered for the restoration and comfort of a cherished individual enduring a long and fragile illness, beseeching divine mercy, patience, and strength for both the sufferer and those who hold her dear. The plea reflects a gentle resignation to the mysteries of Providence, extolling virtues and seeking solace in the hope of eternal peace beyond worldly affliction.

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In which a deeply devout prayer is offered for the restoration and comfort of a cherished individual enduring a long and fragile illness, beseeching divine mercy, patience, and strength for both the sufferer and those who hold her dear. The plea reflects a gentle resignation to the mysteries of Providence, extolling virtues and seeking solace in the hope of eternal peace beyond worldly affliction.

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In which a deeply devout prayer is offered for the restoration and comfort of a cherished individual enduring a long and fragile illness, beseeching divine mercy, patience, and strength for both the sufferer and those who hold her dear. The plea...

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