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CONTACT by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: THE UNIVERSE IS BUT THE LORDLY HEM
Last Line: A SACRAMENT EACH MORTAL WOUND TO HEAL.

The universe is but the lordly hem
Of God's out-flowing garment; and to them
That touch in faith, its mysteries reveal
A sacrament each mortal wound to heal.



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