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N the depths of the silent wood the temple of Friendship stood, Like a dream of snow-white stone, or a vestal all alone,
 * Undraped beside a stream.

The pious from every clime came there to rest for a time, With incense and gifts and prayer; and the stainless marble stair
 * Was worn by fervent knees.

And everywhere the fame of the beautiful temple came, With its altar white and pure, and its worship to allure
 * From gods that bring unrest.