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Consecrate the place and day,

To music and Cecilia.

Let no rough winds approach, nor dare

Invade the hallowed bounds,

Nor rudely shake the tuneful air,

Nor spoil the fleeting sounds.

Nor mournful sigh nor groan be heard,

But gladness dwell on every tongue;

Whilst all, with voice and strings prepared,

Keep up the loud harmonious song,

And imitate the blest above,

In joy, and harmony, and love.