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The Danelaw
The ancient usages of Holy Church
Are hidden in dark marshes with the King
The Eucharist is fallen into the ash
And all the sacred vessels - they are lost
The holy Chalice is but a cup for mead
The Paten a love-offering for a dancing girl
The vestments coverings for snoring Danes
The burnt Mass-book a mystery of smoke:
But Christus semper
vivat, and quickens still
The ancient usages of Holy Church
While reading GKC’s Ballad of the White Horse. I extend this as a modern metaphor.
