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