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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CONVERSION OF ST.PAUL, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: O blessed paul elect to grace
Last Line: When at the goal he welcomes thee?
Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina
Subject(s): Conversion; Paul, Saint (1st Century); Saul Of Tarsus
First Line: O blessed paul elect to grace
Last Line: When at the goal he welcomes thee?
Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina
Subject(s): Conversion; Paul, Saint (1st Century); Saul Of Tarsus
O BLESSED Paul elect to grace,
Arise and wash away thy sin,
Anoint thy head and wash thy face,
Thy gracious course begin.
To start thee on thy outrunning race
Christ shows the splendour of His Face:
What will that Face of splendour be
When at the goal He welcomes thee?
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