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And what remains, Beloved, for thee, To whom I fain all things would be? Alas, for thee the wounds and pain,
 * The piercing thorn, the searing rod,

The stroke that cleft my life in twain,
 * The chastisement that was of God—

These are my only offering, For, O! myself to thee I bring.