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HOLY MYSTERIES.

HOW can it be—the sweet new birth
 Of water and the Spirit wrought,
Beyond the wisdom of the earth
 To understand or bring to nought!
      We know not how;
      We only bow
       And say, Amen.

How can it be—the Holy Ghost
 His seven4old gifts on men bestows
Through laying on of hands that boast
 No power the mystery to disclose!
      We know not how;
      We only bow
       And say, Amen.

How can it be—the priestly prayer
 Of consecration duly said,
And we the one Oblation share,
 And feed upon the Living Bread!
      We know not how;
      We only bow
       And say, Amen.

How can it be—the precious Blood
 Once shed for man doth never fail,

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