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122 VII.

VIII.

As Daniel, bird-alone, in that far land,

Kneeling in fervent prayer, with heart-sick eyes

Turned thro' the casement toward the westering skies;

Or as untamed Elijah, that red brand

Among the starry prophets; or that band

And company of Faithful sanctities

Who in all times, when persecutions rise,

Cherish forgotten creeds with fostering hand:

Such do ye seem to me, light-hearted crew,