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 He, of whose yet unborn and distant fame The mighty voice of Inspiration sung, He came, the victor Cyrus! As he pass'd, Thrones to his footstep rock'd, and monarchs lay Suppliant and clothed with dust; while nations cast Their ancient idols down before his way, Who in majestic march, from shore to shore, The quenchless flame revered by Persia's children bore.

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