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The Cloak of Greatness

Moses the Lawgiver was the most humble of men Abraham the Patriarch dust and ashes, and when Other kings lolled in bed nearly half the morning The Psalmist, King David, rose at midnight's warning When we think of great heroes, we imagine great might Battles, war and conquests, daring bravery in fights The three heroes I've cited were all strong, it is true -- Their greatness cloaked in humility through and through

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Date: 6/30/2019 12:07:00 PM
You honor the stories of old my friend. Well done.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/30/2019 6:26:00 PM
I try my best. :) gw

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