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| when man first ate of the forbidden fruit, he lost eden and brought death into existence. Jesus was then sacrificed for our redemption. | |
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| Oh Urania, who both inspired muses and taught the Jews, aid me in the completion of my tale, so that it may be great. | |
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| Most of all, guide my tale holy spirit, who made all the universe. raise and enlighten me, so that I may be equal to this task. | |
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