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THE FRANKINCENSE, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: When my off'ring next I make
Last Line: Love may smell the frankincense.
Subject(s): Smells; Odors; Aromas; Fragrances


When my off'ring next I make,
Be thy hand the hallowed Cake:
And thy brest the Altar, whence
Love may smell the Frankincense.





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