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O, never may almighty Jove
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PROMETHEUS BOUND.
33
Pro. Of my other words
Be mindful; these, 'tis not the hour to speak
But to veil closely; for, preserving these,
'Scape I the anguish and the fetter's shame.
Chorus.
Strophe 1.
Oppose his will to my desire!
Nor e'er with sacrificial fire,
Bull-consuming, sanctified,
By my father's deathless tide,
May I godward cease to move!
Nor e'er my lips offend in pride!
But may this counsel aye abide;
And never from its source be dried.
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