<h2><SPAN name="page149"></SPAN><span class="pagenum"></span>AFFIRM</h2>
<p class="poetry">Body and mind, and spirit, all combine<br/>
To make the Creature, human and divine.</p>
<p class="poetry">Of this great trinity no part deny.<br/>
Affirm, affirm, the Great Eternal I.</p>
<p class="poetry">Affirm the body, beautiful and whole,<br/>
The earth-expression of immortal soul.</p>
<p class="poetry">Affirm the mind, the messenger of the hour,<br/>
To speed between thee and the source of power.</p>
<p class="poetry">Affirm the spirit, the Eternal I—<br/>
Of this great trinity no part deny.</p>
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