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Saint Stephen the Sabaite (725796)
Art Thou Weary?
A
Art thou sore distressed?
“Come to me,” saith One, “and coming,
Be at rest.”
If he be my Guide?
“In his feet and hands are wound-prints,
And his side.”
That his brow adorns?
“Yea, a crown, in very surety,
But of thorns.”
What his guerdon here?
“Many a sorrow, many a labor,
Many a tear.”
What hath he at last?
“Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed.”
Will he say me nay?
“Not till earth, and not till heaven,
Pass away.”
Is he sure to bless?
“Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, Yes.”