Let nothing here be defended

that has not at the last repented

that final crime, mortality,

the final sin reality.

And

Let me never seek to hold

that any tongue shall speak as bold

as that which both commits and praises

and with nothing to lose,

in the last outrages.

And

Let never fire dare to touch,

let never water mar so much

let never wind as captive take

or lightning the bright lifeline break.

And

Let God witness every word

as offering to the call I've heard,

That someday I may take a stand

before Almighty God and fragile man,

and say that these make clear my worth,

the dreams to which I've given birth.