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O! for this dark terrestrial ball Forsakes his azure-paved hall A prince of heav'nly birth! Divine Humanity behold. What wonders rise, what charms unfold At his descent to earth!

The bosoms of the great and good With wonder and delight he view'd, And fix'd his empire there: Him, close compressing to his breast, The fire of gods and men address'd, "My son, my heav'nly fair!

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