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320 But fixed, O God ! for ever stands thy throne; Jehovah reigns, a universe alone; The' eternal fire that feeds each vital flame, Collected, or diffused, is still the same. He dwells within his own unfathomed essence, And fills all space with his unbounded presence. But oh! our highest notes the theme debase, And silence is our least injurious praise: Cease, cease your songs, the daring flight controul, Revere him in the stillness of the soul; With silent duty meekly bend before him, And deep within your inmost hearts adore him.