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Not the Southern Cross flaming with beauty, not even the North Star, long time guide of the mariner and refuge to the flying bondman, but the whole star-spread firmament, will be our worship and delight.
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He contrasts the beauty of specific stars with the grandeur of the entire universe, symbolizing a broader vision.
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