William Law, in a satirical poem critiquing Joseph's theology, promises the faithful will create at least one world for every wife one has.
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- News (traditional)
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William Law, "Buckeye's Lamentation for Want of More Wives," Warsaw Message 1, no. 47 (February 4, 1844): 1
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- Warsaw Message
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- Reading Public
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5.
A tenfold glory—that's the prize!
Without it you're undone!
But with it you will shine as bright
As the bright shining sun.
There you may reign like mighty Gods,
Creating worlds so fair;—
At least a world for every wife
That you take with you there
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