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Though I had sinned the sins of all mankind, I know Thou would' st to mercy be inclined; Thou sayest, "I will help in time of need:" One needier than me where wilt Thou find?

Am I a wine-bibber? What if I am? Gueber, or infidel? Suppose I am? Each sect miscalls me, but I heed them not, I am my own, and, what I am, I am.

All my life long from drink I have not ceased, And drink I will to-night on Kader's feast; And throw my arms about the wine-jar's neck, And kiss its lip, and clasp it to my breast!