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AS ADAM, EARLY IN THE MORNING.

As Adam, early in the morning,

Walking forth from the bower, refresh'd with sleep?

Behold me where I pass—hear my voice—approach,

Touch me—touch the palm of your hand to my Body          as I pass;

Be not afraid of my Body.

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