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 Thou too shalt own his power. As he to thee Shall turn for love's deep tenderness, and warm Each day anew his heart at the pure flame That, as on vestal altars, ever glows Within thy breast; so thou when burdens press, Or dangers gather thick, in him shall see Thy helper strong; and ever by his side More surely thou shalt scale the rugged steeps And passes perilous that wait thy feet. In his life thou shalt live, and so become Worthy of high companionship and meet, Sharing his struggles, with him to be crowned. Each year shall thus thy being's measure fill, The treasures hidden in thy soul unlock, And make thee rich in dignity and grace, And all that most exalts; till thou, the wife, Shalt stand confessed the glory of the man Thy husband, and he thine; by trial each Proved to the other equal, helper, friend.