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CREDO by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON

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First Line: I BELIEVE IN THE ULTIMATE JUSTICE OF FATE
Last Line: IS GUIDANCE ENOUGH FOR THE CONDUCT OF MEN.
Subject(s): JUSTICE; RACIAL EQUALITY;
I believe in the ultimate justice of Fate;
That the races of men front the sun in their turn;
That each soul holds the title to infinite wealth
In fee to the will as it masters itself;
That the heart of humanity sounds the same tone
In impious jungle, or sky-kneeling fane.
I believe that the key to the life-mystery
Lies deeper than reason and further than death.
I believe that the rhythmical conscience within
Is guidance enough for the conduct of men.



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