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THE DEBTOR CHRIST by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: WHAT, WOMAN IS MY DEBT TO THEE
Last Line: "I GAVE THEE POWER TO DIE."
Subject(s): MARY. MOTHER OF JESUS; WOMEN - BIBLE; VIRGIN MARY;

What, woman, is my debt to thee
That I should not deny
The boon thou dost demand of me?
"I gave thee power to die."



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