Reason Gives to Faith an Obligation

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Copyright by
Nicholas Gordon

Reason gives to faith an obligation,
As faith must give to reason its reward.
Mere words, though holy, cannot guide the mind
Absent a wisdom with deep faith combined,
Defining when one’s soul might be a sword.
Anger, vengeance, courage, love of nation—
None should shed one drop of blood if blind.

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