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For all he valued was already given, Approven of his soul, his prince, and heaven; 640He calmly smiled. Eclipsed ambition raved To see a world by worth superior saved. Advance, ye Fates! bid future times display Fair eras bright with many a glorious day; When time shall ripen what the past began, And freedom execute her mighty plan.The savage tribes, with long benighted eyes, Shall gaze on opening heaven with glad surprise: Virtue and truth shall flourish unconfined, And knowledge, nursed by freedom of the mind; 650Till every race, in mutual love, conspire To live as children of one common fire And grateful earth shall own these blessings given By the kind care of Britain, and of Heaven; The general anthem shall to Heaven ascend; The world her stores to Britain's ports shall send; From every sea, arriving fleets shall ride, Proud of their wealth, and my broad bosom hide." The river said; and from the top ascends, Sublime in air, and all his court attends, 660To meet the sun's descent in western skies, And mark the airy landscapes as they rise:
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