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LVIII

Let thy strong spirit never fear,

Nor in thy virgin soul be thou afraid.

The gods themselves and the almightier fates

Cannot avail to harm

With outward and misfortunate chance 5

The radiant unshaken mind of him

Who at his being's centre will abide,

Secure from doubt and fear.

His wise and patient heart shall share

The strong sweet loveliness of all things made, 10

And the serenity of inward joy

Beyond the storm of tears.