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Lord, this sign we see and must revere and without haste we obey.

But in your word, we had dominion over all that creeps the earth.

With sangfroid we relinquish our young to you and remain in awe at your magnificence, we shan't appear empty handed.

We do fear you and take up the cross as you desire and hope these delights please your heart.

Please cleanse us of our unrighteousness .

So your son once suffered to bring us you and we in this moment will suffer too.

We can only assume their satisfaction but I could have sworn one i,n the act of ingestion, showed signs of glee.

I would too upon receiving such rich blessings.

We man the towers and in your name the bells ring in the knowledge you are also rich in mercy.