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The Future-never spoke-
Nor will He-like the Dumb-
Reveal by sign-a syllable
Of His Profound To Come-

But when the News be ripe-
Presents it-in the Act-
Forestalling Preparation-
Escape-or Substitute-

Indifference to Him-
The Dower-as the Doom-
His Office-but to execute
Fate's-Telegram-to Him-