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— William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

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CHRISTMAS DAY.

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Christina Rossetti·1830–1894·Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
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baby is a harmless thingAnd wins our hearts with one accord,And Flower of Babies was their King,Jesus Christ our Lord:Lily of lilies HeUpon His Mother’s knee;Rose of roses, soon to beCrowned with thorns on leafless tree. A lamb is innocent and mildAnd merry on the soft green sod;And Jesus Christ, the Undefiled,Is the Lamb of God:Only spotless HeUpon His Mother’s knee;White and ruddy, soon to beSacrificed for you and me. Nay, lamb is not so sweet a word,Nor lily half so pure a name;Another name our hearts hath stirred,Kindling them to flame:“Jesus” certainlyIs music and melody:Heart with heart in harmonyCarol we and worship we.
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