The early poems of John Clare 1804-1822: General editor Eric Robinson: Edited by Eric Robinson and David Powell: Associate editor Margaret Grainger |
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A PRAYER
Thou grand existing soul of life & allThat appertains to glory & to power
Thou by what name so e'er weak cant may call
Forgive presumption now misfortunes lour
Tho vilest knees before thy throne may fall
To beg a blessing in afflictions hour
No feignd religion o thou power aspires
To purity of soul as claiming heaven
To mock the worlds vain eye—far far retires
The guilty wretch that hopes to be forgiven
In darksome corner o thou stay of all
While conscience bares his sins how vile they be
He sees no help beside when dangers fall
& trembling cringes for support from thee
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