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Now the Virgin returns, now the kingdom of Saturn'' returns, now a new Progeny is sent down from high heaven. By means of thee, whatever reliques of our crimes remain, shall be wip'd away, and free the world from perpetual fears. He shall govern the earth in peace, with the virtues of his Father''. , Ch. 7. &#42847;. 14. Behold a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a SonCh.9. &#42847;. 6, 7. Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; The Prince of Peace: of the increase of his government, and of his Peace, there shall be no end: Upon the Throne of David, and upon his Kingdom, to order and to stablish it, with judgment, and with justice, forever and ever.

For thee, O Child, shall the earth, without being tilled, produce early offerings; winding Ivy, with