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The noblest mission this of youth's estate.

The world was not, till it I did create;

The radiant Sun I led from out the sea;

Her changeful course the Moon began with me;

The Day arrayed herself my steps to meet,

The Earth grew green, and blossom'd me to greet:

At my command, upon yon primal Night,

The starry hosts unveiled their glorious light.

Who, beside me, the galling chains unbound,

Which cramping thought had cast your spirits round?

But I am free, as speaks my spirit-voice,

My inward light I follow, and rejoice;

Swift I advance, enraptur'd, void of fear,

Brightness before me, darkness in the rear. [Exit.]