The Meaning of the Look |
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The Meaning of the Look
I think that look of Christ might seem to say--
`Thou Peter ! art thou then a common stone
Which I at last must break my heart upon
For all God`s charge to his high angels may
Guard my foot better ? Did I yesterday
Wash thy feet, my beloved, that they should run
Quick to deny me `neath the morning sun ?
And do thy kisses, like the rest, betray ?
The cock crows coldly.--GO, and manifest
A late contrition, but no bootless fear !
For when thy final need is dreariest,
Thou shalt not be denied, as I am here;
My voice to God and angels shall attest,
Because I KNOW this man, let him be clear.`
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