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So run that ye may obtain.” One step more, and the race is ended;One word more, and the lesson’s done;One toil more, and a long rest followsAt set of sun. Who would fail, for one step withholden?Who would fail, for one word unsaid?Who would fail, for a pause too early?Sound sleep the dead. One step more, and the goal receives us;One word more, and life’s task is done;One toil more, and the Cross is carriedAnd sets the sun.
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