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XLVI. HONOUR.
Bright and majestic Spirit! faithful mateOf all true Virtue, and that generous Fame
Which guards a spotless, seeks a glorious name
From Love not Pride; but seeks content to wait
And prompt to share it: Angel of the State!
Sanctioning Order with religious awe;
Taking the harshness and the sting from Law,
Scorn from the lowly, envy from the great:
Come to this region of thine ancient sway!
With thy heroic and inspiring smile
Illume our perils and our fears beguile!
Was it not here that Alfred built his throne,
And high-souled Sidney waived a throne away?—
The land is strong which thou hast made thine own.
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