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 "title": "Chant of the Magi at the Fire-Altar",
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 "poet": "Henry van Dyke Jr.",
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  "venue": "The Story of the Other Wise Man (New York, Harper & Brothers), printed untitled within the narrative",
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    "text": "We worship the Spirit Divine,",
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   {
    "text": "all wisdom and goodness possessing,",
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   {
    "text": "Surrounded by Holy Immortals,",
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    "text": "the givers of bounty and blessing.",
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    "text": "We joy in the works of His hands,",
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    "text": "We praise all the things that are pure,",
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    "text": "for these are His only Creation;",
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    "text": "The thoughts that are true, and the words",
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    "text": "and deeds that have won approbation;",
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    "text": "These are supported by Him,",
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    "text": "and for these we make adoration.",
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    "text": "Hear us, O Mazda! Thou livest",
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    "text": "in truth and in heavenly gladness;",
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    "text": "Cleanse us from falsehood, and keep us",
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    "text": "from evil and bondage to badness;",
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    "text": "Pour out the light and the joy of Thy life",
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   {
    "text": "on our darkness and sadness.",
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    "text": "Shine on our gardens and fields,",
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    "text": "Shine on our working and weaving;",
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   {
    "text": "Shine on the whole race of man,",
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    "text": "Believing and unbelieving;",
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    "text": "Shine on us now through the night,",
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    "text": "Shine on us now in Thy might,",
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    "text": "The flame of our holy love",
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    "text": "and the song of our worship receiving.",
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