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But, oh, inform me, for thou best can't tell,
In whom so bright thy magic image lives!
Behold his worth o'er dignity excel!!
He gives to grandeur all that grandeur gives:——
Goddess, I view thee radiant in his fame,
Confess the distant warmth, and sooth th' encourag'd flame.

III.

When each celestial virtue proudly strove
Whose pow'r supreme should in the Prince be shewn,
You, sweet enchantress! charm'd his heart to love,
And in his bosom fix'd your sun-bright throne.
There saw the graces ripen and refine,
And taught the Great and Good in fairest light to shine.


IV.

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