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Rh Then smiling, thou unveil'dst, O two-faced year, A virgin world where doors of sunset part, Saying, " Ho, all who weary, enter here ! There falls each ancient harrier that the art Of race or creed or rank devised, to rear Grhn hulwarked hatred hetween heart and heart ! " 1883. angels visit earth, the messengers Of Grod's decree, they come as lightning, wind: Before the throne, they all are living fire. There stand four rows of angels— to the right The hosts of Michael, Gabriel's to the left. Before, the troop of Ariel, and behind, The ranks of Raphael; all, with one accord, Chanting the glory of the Everlasting. Upon the high and holy throne there rests, Invisible, the Majesty of God. About his brows the crown of mystery Whereon the sacred letters are engraved Of the unutterable Name. He grasps A sceptre of keen fire; the universe Is compassed in His glance; at His right hand Life stands, and at His left hand standeth Death.