Could have assurd us; and by what best way, [ 40 ]

Celestial vertues rising, will appear [ 15 ]

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Outshon the wealth of Ormus and of Ind,

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Establisht in a safe unenvied Throne

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To claim our just inheritance of old,

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To that bad eminence; and from despair

Will envy whom the highest place exposes

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Envy from each inferior; but who here

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More then can be in Heavn, we now return

Did first create your Leader, next free choice,

Thus high uplifted beyond hope, aspires

Formost to stand against the Thunderers aim

Thus farr at least recoverd, hath much more