Moonless darkness stands between

Portrait of Gerard Manley Hopkins
Gerard Manley Hopkins 1844–1889

Moonless darkness stands between. Past, the Past, no more be seen! But the Bethlehem-star may lead me To the sight of Him Who freed me From the self that I have been. Make me pure, Lord: Thou art holy; Make me meek, Lord: Thou wert lowly; Now beginning, and alway: Now begin, on Christmas day.

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  1. kaitlyn United States

    this is a pretty good poem! i mean its not the best, but i waz bored and decided 2 read it. but i dont really understand it. y did they use such stupid words!? but 4 the most part it good.

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