“By the light of burning martyrs, Christ, thy bleeding feet we trackToiling up new Calv'ries ever with the cross that turns not backNew occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouthWe must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of Truth”

James Russell Lowell

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