crowds
should not hold to ransom
a nation’s Parliament

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river in spate
flooded mine
trapped miners, buried alive

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God brings joy
to righteous hearts
with unswerving faith

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do not bother
about earthly needs
gather heavenly wealth

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unless a seed dies
in right soil
it can’t plant or fruit

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God’s love
made each one of us
for a purpose to fulfill

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the cloth of creation
is tattered by man
hemmed by Nature

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plants grow with ease
in crevices
of walls and foot-steps

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faith can move mountains
bring miracles
endear you to God

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good parents and children
faith in God
makes a happy home

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