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1830–1886

LOVE'S HUMILITY.

Emily Dickinson

My worthiness is all my doubt, His merit all my fear, Contrasting which, my qualities Do lowlier appear;

Lest I should insufficient prove For his beloved need, The chiefest apprehension Within my loving creed.

So I, the undivine abode Of his elect content, Conform my soul as‘ t were a church Unto her sacrament.

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