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MESSIAH

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Sacred Eclogue,

In imitation of Virgil's Pollio.

Ye Nymphs of Solyma! begin the song:To heav'nly themes sublimer strains belong.The mossy fountains and the sylvan shades,The dreams of Pindus and th'Aonian maids,Delight no more—O thou my voice inspireWho touch'd Isaiah's hallow'd lips with fire!

Rapt