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Conviction (i)

by Stevie Smith

Stevie Smith

Christ died for God and me
Upon the crucifixion tree
For God a spoken Word
For me a Sword
For God a hymn of praise
For me eternal days
For God an explanation
For me salvation.




Quotes of the Day

He who draws noble delights from sentiments of poetry is a true poet,
though he has never written a line in all his life.

• George Sand



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