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A light and blessing on his infant brow, A light prophetic, as if intelligence Of future times was kindling in the glow Of more than mortal wisdom and deep sense That shone thereon. Of pure and high presence His mission was. Even now he seem'd to see The shadow of his greatness, tho' from thence He knew not yet in truth what he should be, But deemed his life must suit his destiny,