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of good cheer, brave spirit; steadfastly

Serve that low whisper thou hast served; for know,

God hath a select family of sons

Now scattered wide thro' earth, and each alone,

Who are thy spiritual kindred, and each one

By constant service to that inward law,

Is weaving the sublime proportions

Of a true monarch's soul. Beauty and strength,