Quote #49

This, this is Thou. No idle painter's dream Of aureoled, imaginary Christ, Laden with attributes that make not God; But Jesus, son of Mary; lowly, wise, Obedient, subject unto parents, mild, Meek - as the meek that shall inherit earth, Pure - as the pure in heart that shall see God.

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