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8 For though the system be turned o'er,

God takes not back the word which once he saith.

I will not doubt the love untold

Which not my worth nor want has bought,

Which wooed me young, and wooes me old,

And to this evening hath me brought.

My memory I'll educate

To know the one historic truth,

Remembering to the latest date

The only true and sole immortal youth.

Be but thy inspiration given,

No matter through what danger sought,