The Act

The kiln of life tempers the soul

The kind man knows his whole-

O sweet innocence, sweet regret

Some things we must forget-

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Passion often burns all reason

Evil thoughts, desires of the season-

O sweet innocence, sweet regret

Divine must save once the mind is set-

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God stands mighty tall

But even angels sometimes fall-

O sweet innocence, sweet regret

All will know eternity’s dark silhouette-

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All souls anger, all souls sin

Morals unheard over the din-

O sweet innocence, sweet regret

Kindness, silence, forgiveness met-