St. Peter once: \u2018Lord, dost Thou wash my feet?\u2019-
Much more I say: Lord, dost Thou stand and knock
At my closed heart more rugged than a rock,
Bolted and barred, for Thy soft touch unmeet,
Nor garnished nor in any wise made sweet?
Owls roost within and dancing satyrs mock.
Lord, I have heard the crowing of the cock
And have not wept: ah, Lord, thou knowest it.
Yet still I hear Thee knocking, still I hear:
\u2018Open to Me, look on Me eye to eye,
That I may wring thy heart and make it whole;
And teach thee love because I hold thee dear
And sup with thee in gladness soul with soul
And sup with thee in glory by and by.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)<\/p>
The Denial of Saint Peter by Gerard Segher (1620\u20131625)
Captures Peter denying knowing Jesus three times. pic.twitter.com\/NGMXnwFgPO<\/a><\/p>— Muse (@xmuse_) May 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>