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The First Decade, or that of Lû-ming.

On the trees go the blows undefined; And the birds cry out undefined. One issues from the dark valley, And removes to the lofty tree. undefined goes its cry, Seeking with its voice its companion. Look at the bird, Bird as it is, seeking with its voice its companion; And shall a man Not seek to have his friends? Spiritual beings will then hearken to him ; He shall have harmony and peace.

Ascribed, like the former, to the duke of Kâu.

Heaven protects and establishes thee, With the greatest security; Makes thee entirely virtuous.