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John of the Cross — Prayer in Dark Night
By John of the CrossSource: John of the Cross - Living Flame of Love (1585-1586) - Public Domain64 words
O living flame of love that tenderly woundest my soul in its deepest centre! Since thou art no longer oppressive, perfect me now if it be thy will, break the web of this sweet encounter. O sweet burn! O delectable wound! O soft hand! O delicate touch that savours of eternal life and pays every debt! In slaying thou hast changed death into life.
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