And that the past might have its true intents
Feelingly told by living monuments—
Mankind of yore were prompted to devise
Rites such as yet Persepolis presents
Graven on her cankered walls, solemnities
That moved in long array before admiring eyes.[IS]
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The Hebrews thus, carrying in joyful state
Thick boughs of palm, and willows from the brook,[IT]
Marched round the altar—to commemorate