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Metaphysical Song

From the April 2006 Print Edition

First principle, Being’s pure act, Infinite cause Of finite fact, Essential being, Beyond our sight, Without which, nothing, Neither love nor light, Only through You Love’s infinite power Brings into being Atom and flower. Only through You, Infinite light Illuminates Both seen and sight, . . . . Continue Reading »