They constantly try to escape From the darkness outside and within By dreaming of systems so perfect that no one will need to be good. But the man that is shall shadow The man that pretends to be.
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There is one who remembers the way to your door: Life you may evade, but Death you shall not. You shall not deny the Stranger.
Permalink to quote #84 Then it seemed as if men must proceed from light to light, in the light of the Word, Through the Passion and Sacrifice saved in spite of their negative being; …
Permalink to quote #86 Oh my soul, be prepared for the coming of the Stranger. Be prepared for him who knows how to ask questions.
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