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Rh before have been thoroughly treated and dismissed. This Blemish has been obviated, as far as possible, in this free Translation. But the hopeful, liberal, and humane Theology which breathes through the whole Poem, the Spirit of which is indicated in the Lines above quoted, has been rendered according to the obvious Tone and Inspiration of the Poet. The whole Work, entitled De Contemptu Mundi, is of great Length. That Portion of which the Translation is here given, can be found in Trench's Sacred Latin Poetry, in the Astor Library.

O. A. M.

Cherry Valley, Feb. 20, 1859.