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 They best the Soul with Glory fire; They noblest Counsels, boldest Deeds inspire; And high o'er Fortune's Rage enthrone the fixed Heart.

Nor less prevailing is their Charm The vengeful Bosom to disarm; To melt the Proud with human Woe, And prompt unwilling Tears to flow. Can Wealth a Power like this afford? Can Cromwells Arts, or Marlboros Sword, An equal Empire claim? No,. Thou my Words wilt own: Thy Breast to every Muse was early known; Nor shall the mutual Tie disgrace thy noble Name. I. 3.