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PRAYER by HAROLD COOK

First Line: CHRIST, / SHE IS COMING
Last Line: PRAYING DESOLATE.
Subject(s): PRAYER;
CHRIST,
She is coming,
Lead her gently into heaven.

Lord Isfrael,
Sing you the moon into a jewel for her,
Make you the universe into her bed.
God,
Set you Lord Gabriel for a candle
Shining at her head,
And Lord Michael
For a lamp before her feet.
Mary,
Smooth her gown,
Sweetly,
As you would a child's.

Oh Christ,
Hearkening to prayers,
Hear me,
Praying desolate.



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