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<h2> AS ONE WHO WAITETH </h2>
<p>As one who waiteth for the signet ring<br/>
Of his dear sovereign, that his embassy<br/>
May have clear passport over land and sea,<br/>
And make the subject sacred as his king;<br/>
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As waits the warrior for a pontiff’s palm,<br/>
Upraised in blessing o’er his high emprise;<br/>
And bows his mailed forehead prayerful-wise,<br/>
Sinking his turbulency in deep calm:<br/>
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So waited I for one seal to be set<br/>
Upon my full commission, for a sign<br/>
That should make impotent man’s “I forget,”<br/>
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And make God’s “I remember” more divine:<br/>
Which should command at need the homage of<br/>
The armed squadrons of all loyal love.<br/></p>
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