Take him, earth, for cherishing, To thy tender breast receive him. Body of a man I bring thee, Noble even in its ruin. (Prudentius)

Take him, earth, for cherishing, To thy tender breast receive him. Body of a man I bring thee, Noble even in its ruin.

Prudentius

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