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AT FLORENCE (2), by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Eternal lord! Eased of a cumbrous load
Last Line: Help, and forgiveness speedy and entire.
Alternate Author Name(s): Michel Angelo
Subject(s): Florence, Italy


ETERNAL Lord! eased of a cumbrous load,
And loosened from the world, I turn to Thee;
Shun, like a shattered bark, the storm, and flee
To thy protection for a safe abode.
The crown of thorns, hands pierced upon the tree,
The meek, benign, and lacerated face,
To a sincere repentance promise grace,
To the sad soul give hope of pardon free.
With justice mark not Thou, O Light divine,
My fault, nor hear it with thy sacred ear;
Neither put forth that way thy arm severe;
Wash with thy blood my sins; thereto incline
More readily the more my years require
Help, and forgiveness speedy and entire.






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