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city, marvelously fair,—

Humane, harmonious, yet nobly free,—

She built for pure delight and memory.

At her command, by lake and garden rare,

Pylon and tower majestic rose in air,

And sculptured forms of grace and symmetry.

Then came a thought of God, and, reverently,—

"Let there be Light!" she said; and Light was there.

O miracle of splendor! Who could know

That Crime, insensate, egoist and blind,