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An HYMN to Humanity.

To S. P. G. Esq;

I.

LO! for this dark terrestrial ball
Forsakes his azure-paved hall
A prince of heav'nly birth!
Divine Humanity behold.

What wonders rise, what charms unfold

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At his descent to earth!

II.

The bosoms of the great and good
With wonder and delight he view'd,
And fix'd his empire there:

Him, close compressing to his breast,

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The fire of gods and men address'd,
"My son, my heav'nly fair!

III. "Descend