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HOW MANY by MATTHEW BILLER

First Line: HOW MANY CAME SEEKING FOR FOOD?
Last Line: A THIEF, AND A MURDERER...WE THREE.

How many came seeking for food?
@3Rank upon rank, a multitude@1.

How many came to the wedding feast?
@3Many were there, two score at least@1.

How many, Master, on whom thou relied?
@3There were twelve who followed close at my side@1.

How many went to the cross with thee?
@3A thief, and a murderer...we three@1.



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