The time of miracles, when with an outstretched hand
God brought us out of Egypt's bondage - that is gone.
The present time and circumstances will demand
Gut-wrenching honesty about that. If we fawn
Upon the past and count upon the Lord to make
Exceptions to the laws of nature once again,
We arrogate ourselves too high, and therefore make
A shallow mockery of that which happened then.
These were unique - why else should they be celebrated?
We say God led us out of Egypt, every one:
Is not the grandeur of that thought greatly deflated
If it just means the ordinary things we've done
With God's assistance? No, these moments collapse time
Transcending it, and thus uniting with the Prime.
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