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And Alpheus, of rivers the pride,Rejoicing in my songs, do thouIncline thine ear, propitious to my vow, 30Blessing, with a bounteous hand,The rich hereditary land
EPODE I.Measures 10.
Through their late lineage down. No power can actions pass'd,Whether deeds of right or wrong,As things not done recall, 35Not even time, the father, who produces all;Yet can Oblivion, waiting long,Gathering strengthThrough the lengthOf prosperous times, forbid those deeds to last: 40Such force has sweetly-healing joyThe festering smart of evils to destroy,
STROPHE II.Measures 16.
When felicity is sentDown by the will supreme with full content:Thy Daughters, Cadmus, they 45Greatly wretched here below,Bless'd ever more, this mighty truth display.

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