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ION, wilt thou not ask if peace's wing

Shadows the captives that ensue thy peace,

Left lonely from thine ancient shepherding?

Lo! west and east and north and south—world-wide—

All those from far and near, without surcease,

Salute thee: Peace and Peace from every side;

And Peace from him that in captivity

Longeth, and giveth tears like Hermon's dew,

Yearning to shed them on the hills of thee.