Concerning the bi-literal cypher of Francis Bacon discovered in his works

by Elizabeth Wells Gallup

Of man's first disobedience, and the fruit

Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste

Brought death into the world and all our woe,

With loss of Eden, till one greater man

Restore us, and regain those blissful seats,

Sing Heavenly Muse.

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A little onward lend thy guiding hand

To these dark steps—a little farther on,

For yonder bank has choice of sun and shade.