But could I dare to die?
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y heart aye told me wellI gave myself away,To be the Devil’s prey —By my own hand I fell. I struggled once for all ; God’s altar -— there I prayed ; THE DAYS OF SIN. 25
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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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