Isaac without spot or blemish
about to be slain lay
there
before Him
trussed up, in trust
his father’s arm poised
the death angel
hovering near, thoughts
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Agni Dei
Isaac without spot or blemish
about to be slain lay
there
before Him
trussed up, in trust
his father’s arm poised
the death angel
hovering near, thoughts
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