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Rh On them, therefore, as on us, Be Fate's smile directed! From the spring-head to the sea, Many a mill's revolving, And the world's prosperity Is the task I'm solving.

 WONT AND DONE.

loved; for the first time with passion I rave! I then was the servant, but now am the slave; I then was the servant of all: By this creature so charming I now am fast bound, To love and love's guerdon she turns all around, And her my sole mistress I call.

I've had faith; for the first time my faith is now strong! And though matters go strangely, though matters go wrong. To the ranks of the faithful I'm true: Though ofttimes 'twas dark, and though ofttimes 'twas drear, In the pressure of need, and when danger was near, Yet the dawning of light I now view.

I have eaten; but ne'er have thus rehshed my food! For when glad are the senses and joyous the blood, At table all else is effaced: As for youth, it but swallows, then whistles an air; As for me, to a jovial resort I'd repair, Where to eat and enjoy what I'd taste.

I have drunk; but have never thus relished the bowl! For wine makes us lords, and enlivens the soul, And loosens the trembling slave's tongue. 