“As when the dove returning bore the mark Of earth restored to the long labouring ark; The relics of mankind, secure at rest, Oped every window to receive the guest, And the fair bearer of the message bless'd.” LongEarthMankindMessagesFairsWindowMarkSecureBlessGuestsBoresDoveRelicsArk Book:The Poetical Works of John Dryden, with Biographical and Critical Notices, Edited by Ludwig Gantter Source: The Poetical Works of John Dryden, with Biographical and Critical Notices, Edited by Ludwig Gantter