Agur's Prayer

a rondelet

Most Holy One,
from those who lie grant me relief.
Most Holy One,
give me not all I ask, nor none.
In wealth, might I renounce You, Chief?
In dearth, might I become a thief?
Most Holy One.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 4:17 PM
what a great prayer chant. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Ronthorpe Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Reason, very nice work. Congrats on making the winners list in Nette's contest...................S.Ronthorpe
Brown Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations on your placement in ~Nette's~ "Alphabets Of Rondelet" contest Reason. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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February 20, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Congrats Reason on your win in Nette's contest.Enjoyed the read.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM
congrats Reason on a magnificent win for this captivating entry luv.
Onclaud Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 4:56 AM
a graceful, meanindul devotional that is well- scribed, reason.. congrats on your win in my contest! :) huggs
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