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The verse on the 12 bases of canton. 



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Obey Heaven (and) act righteously! 



Bring down (upon yourself) future happiness; 



(And we will) wander (over) all (tlie places) under (the expanse of) Heaven. 



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In company, however, this is recited in the following manner, so that only initiated can un- 

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Obediently and quietly, serve both your paren ts ; 



For Heaven's will is not selfish, but benevolent. 



Go to the two capitals and to the thirteeu provinces; 



Place your officers and privates on the road, divided to the right and left; 



Assembhj. all the valiant Hung-officers in the universe 



To help the dynasty of Ming and kill the benighted prince. 



When , afterwards , we shall be reunited we will be ennobled ; 



And lucky stars will, effulgently, encircle prince and vassal. 



Eoam about the world according to your wishes; 



And every where establish all our people. 



If Heaven and Earth will grant that the dynasty of Ming returns; 



Pitch then your camps and plant palisades, to settle Heaven and earth. ( x ) 



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(i) Compare the Catechism, Q. 100, p. 72—73. 



