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A word came forth in Galilee, a word like to a star; / It climbed and rang and blessed and burnt wherever brave hearts are; / A word of sudden secret hope, of trial and increase / Of wrath and pity fused in fire, and passion kissing peace.
A star that o'er the citied world beckoned, a sword of flame; / A star with myriad thunders tongued: a mighty word there came.