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THE SPARK
Because I used to shunDeath and the mouth of hellAnd count my battle wonIf I should see the sunThe blood and smoke dispel,
Because I used to prayThat living I might seeThe dawning light of daySet me upon my wayAnd from my fetters free,
Because I used to seekYour answer to my prayerAnd that your soul should speakFor strengthening of the weakTo struggle with despair,
Now I have seen my shameThat I should thus denyMy soul’s divinest flame,Now shall I shout your name.Now shall I seek to die
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