Canticle
A POEM
For all we love to know
He gives us signs
and asks that we behold
the rest in faith.
He may prolong our wonder
or in a twinkling grant that we change eyes
for all we know…
For all we know of love
we learn to hope
and ask that he refine
these kindling hearts.
He may consume our passion
yet of His grace He pledges to provide
for all we love…
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