(20 September 1902 – 7 March 1971 / Kingston upon Hull)

poet Stevie Smith
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Conviction (I)

Christ died for God and me
Upon the crucifixion tree
For God a spoken Word
For me a Sword
For God a hymn of praise
For me eternal days
For God an explanation
For me salvation.

Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003


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