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Waiting In Faith.

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Se nel volto per gli occhi     If through the eyes the heart speaks clear and true,             I have no stronger sureties than these eyes             For my pure love. Prithee let them suffice,             Lord of my soul, pity to gain from you.     More tenderly perchance than is my due,             Your spirit sees into my heart, where rise             The flames of holy worship, nor denies             The grace reserved for those who humbly sue.     Oh, blessd day when you at last are mine!             Let time stand still, and let noon's chariot stay;             Fixed be that moment on the dial of heaven!     That I may clasp and keep, by grace divine,             Clasp in these yearning arms and keep for aye             My heart's loved lord to me desertless given!

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