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An Hymn to VENUS, from
the Greek of SAPPHO.

I.O Venus, beauty of the skies,To whom a thousand temples rise,Gayly false in gentle smiles,Full of love-perplexing wiles, 4O goddess! from my heart removeThe wasting cares and pains of love.
II.If ever thou hast kindly hear'dA song in soft distress prefer'd, 8Propitious to my tuneful vow,O gentle goddess! hear me now.Descend thou bright, immortal, guest,In all thy radiant charms confess'd. 12
III.Thou once didst leave almighty Jove,And all the golden roofs above:

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