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On The Baptized Ethiopian: Poem by Richard Crashaw

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Let it no longer be a forlorn hope
To wash an Ethiop :
He's wash'd, his gloomy skin a peaceful shade
For his white soul is made :
And now, I doubt not, the Eternal Dove
A black-faced house will love.

Analysis of this poem

More verses by Richard Crashaw

  • On The Water Of Our Lord's Baptism
  • On The Still Surviving Marks Of Our Saviour's
  • Wishes To His (Supposed) Mistress
  • Samson To His Delilah
  • Charitas Nimia; Or, The Dear Bargain

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