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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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WHITSUN DAY.

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Christina Rossetti·1830–1894·Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
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When the day of Pentecost was fully come.” At sound as of rushing wind, and sight as of fire,Lo! flesh and blood made spirit and fiery flame,Ambassadors in Christ’s and the Father’s Name,To woo back a world’s desire. These men chose death for their life and shame for their boast,For fear courage, for doubt intuition of faith,Chose love that is strong as death and stronger than deathIn the power of the Holy Ghost.
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