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PSALM by JESSIE E. SAMPTER

First Line: THEY HAVE BURNED TO THEE MANY TAPERS
Last Line: I FIND THEE IN THE WHITE FIRE OF MY HEART.
Subject(s): HOLIDAYS; THANKSGIVING;

They have burned to Thee many tapers in many temples:
I burn to Thee the taper of my heart.
They have sought Thee at many altars, they have carried lights to find Thee:
I find Thee in the white fire of my heart.



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