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The Liturgy - ZaunköniG - 31.03.2008 The Liturgy Oft as I hear the Apostolic voice Speaking to God, I blame my heart so cold That with those words, so good, so pure, and old, Cannot repent nor hope, far less rejoice. Yet am I glad, that not the vagrant choice, Chance child of impulse, timid, or too bold, The volume of the heart may dare unfold With figured rhetoric, or unmeaning noise. Praying for all in those appointed phrases, Like a vast river, from a thousand fountains, Swoll'n with the waters of the lakes and mountains, The pastor bears along the prayers and praises Of many souls in channel well defined, Yet leaves no drop of prayer or praise behind. |