The Three Enemies: 03 - The Devil

Christina Georgina Rossetti

“Thou drinkest deep.”
      “When Christ would sup
He drain’d the dregs from out my cup:
So how should I be lifted up?”

“Thou shalt win Glory.”
      “In the skies,
Lord Jesus, cover up mine eyes
Lest they should look on vanities.”

“Thou shalt have Knowledge.”
      “Helpless dust!
In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust:
Answer Thou for me, Wise and Just.”

“And Might.”—
      “Get thee behind me. Lord,
Who hast redeem’d and not abhorr’d
My soul, oh keep it by Thy Word.”

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