House Military Office

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    Thou hast an house on high erect,
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    With glory richly furnished,
    Stands permanent though this be fled.
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    We need not fear excessive influence. A more generous trust is permitted. Serve the great. Stick at no humiliation. Grudge no office thou canst render. Be the limb of their body, the breath of their mouth. Compromise thy egotism.
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