Faith

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"The cup is sweet -
Take it. Drink deep."
Said enemy to me.

I took. I drank,
And my heart sank
'Neath bitt'rest agony.

(Foolish child of Eve)

Deceitful pleasures
Are your treasures?
How fallen short you are!

A moment's sweetness
Gives bitter weakness.
Drink not! Remain afar.

In Christ there's sweetness
Joy, completeness
"Beloved, I return to Thee!

"Wilt thou take me,
Commune with me?"
Yes, you've bought me, cleansed me.

Your bride and daughter
Calls for water
Only you can give.

Sweet mercy's yours!
Sweet water pours
From you. I drink. I live!

Let its flavor linger sweetly
Let your Spirit fill me deeply
So that I may, looking up,
Turn from every poisoned cup.

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