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  The comeliest damsels of thy shadowy nation
 * Shall sing to thee: “Live on!”

Shout echo, million-tongued o’er the nation,
 * “Live on! Live on! Live on!”

The lyric gales, in soft melodious motion,
 * Thrill the harp-pines: “Live on!”

While throbs the everlasting dirge of ocean:
 * “Live on! Live on! Live on!”

When all the glories of the night and day
 * Have fled for aye,

From Friendship’s glance and Beauty’s winsome smile,
 * I pass away,
 * After a little while.