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Prone on the earth,—soon as the Voice they heard,
The sons of Amram fell; and long time lay,
Silently worshipping: then slowly rose,
And, without word, unto the house returned:

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Nor that night spake at all,—so with great awe
Their souls were bowed; but, with a brotherly love,
Embraced, and parted, each unto his rest.