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 And high ambitions all unfelt before. Henceforth, for thee shall each returning dawn Wake worthiest thoughts. Not for thyself alone, Thou shalt go forth life's battle-fields to try; But with chivalric tread and lance in rest, For her, to death if need, in gallant strife Thou shalt defend all honor, truth and right; Win all that may on her true lustre shed; And shield her from all ills that courage firm, And strength of love, and patience can avert. For God and her! What impulse canst thou lack To wrestle with all dangers, to withstand Pleasure's seductive call, and Duty's voice With quenchless ardor ever to obey!

Thou too, O woman, of thy kind most blest, Who in thy spring of beauty standest glad Beside thy well beloved and call'st him now Thy husband! Name so rich to thy fond heart, In promise of best joys that earth can know. To thee no music like the bridegroom's voice;