“Since Thou hast regarded me,
Grace and beauty hast Thou given me.”

—  John of the Cross

Spiritual Canticle of The Soul and The Bridegroom
Context: Despise me not,
For if I was swarthy once
Thou canst regard me now;
Since Thou hast regarded me,
Grace and beauty hast Thou given me. ~ 33

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