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


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Prudentius Quotes

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

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

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

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