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The Soul should always stand ajar
That if the Heaven inquire
He will not be obliged to wait
Or shy of troubling Her

Depart, before the Host have slid
The Bolt unto the Door—
To search for the accomplished Guest,
Her Visitor, no more—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 4 Sep 2026 12:43 AM | Viewed: 7992 times

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