If I told you today that I got my eyes on you,
Would you let me have a crush on you?
Would you give me the chance to show you happiness?
A chance to show you light in your days of darkness
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The glowing censers, and their rich perfume;
The splendid vestments, and the sounding choir;
The gentle sigh of soul-subduing piety;
The alms which open-hearted charity
Bestows, with kindly glance; and those
Which e'en stern avarice.
Though with unwilling hand,
Seems forced to tender; an offering sweet
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