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The exiled god will pity our exile.

Yea, may he pity, giving grace and aid.

Whom next invoke I, of these other gods?

Lo, here a trident, symbol of a god.

Who gave sea-safety; may he bless on land!

This next is Hermes, carved in Grecian wise.

Then let him herald help to freedom won.

Lastly, adore this altar consecrate

To many lesser gods in one; then crouch

On holy ground, a flock of doves that flee,

Scared by no alien hawks, a kin not kind,

Hateful, and fain of love more hateful still.