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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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One who, or that which, accelerates.

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Pealed for a hissing and a curse

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Christina Rossetti·1830–1894·Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
hen Awful Judge, most Awful God,Then cause to bud Thy rod, To bloom with blossoms, and to giveAlmonds; yea, bid us live. I plead Thyself with Thee, I pleadThee in our utter need: Jesus, most Merciful of Men,Show mercy on us then; Lord God of Mercy and of men,Show mercy on us then.