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TEN years, like Troy, my stubborn heart,
Withstood th’ assault of fond desire:
But now, alas! I feel a smart,
Poor I, like Troy, am set on fire.
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With care we may a pile secure,
And from all common sparks defend:
But oh! who can a house secure,
When the cœlestial flames descend.
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Thus was I safe, ‘till from your eyes
Destructive fires are brightly given:
Ah! who can shun the warm surprise,
When lo! the light’ning ‘comes from heaven.
