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POETICAL INSCRIPTION FOR AN ALTAR OF INDEPENDENCE, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Thou of an independent mind
Last Line: Approach this shrine, and worship here.
Variant Title(s): For An Altar To Independence;inscription For An Altar To Independence
Subject(s): Freedom; Independence; Politics & Government; Liberty


Thou of an independent mind,
With soul resolv'd, with soul resign'd;
Prepar'd Power's proudest frown to brave,
Who wilt not be, nor have a slave;
Virtue alone who dost revere,
Thy own reproach alone dost fear --
Approach this shrine, and worship here.





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