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∞ ∞ ∞ Thirsty in the middle of the sea, I bend my knee to have a drink, O that water may quench my thirst, Poor me; the sea is too salty. Hungry amidst a thick forest, I saw fruits on a tree, O that fruits may satisfy me, Poor me; the tree is tall and thorny. Weary and sleepy in the valley I lay down on my back to sleep O that green grasses may lull me to rest, Poor me; a nightmare is all I get. Endless is my turmoil, As I wonder under the sun, Seeking satisfaction in all my wealth, Poor me; it's nothing but a chase after the wind. What on earth have I to boast? Shall dust and vapour make me whole? When all is nothing but a shadow, Poor me; hopeless is the world after all. But there's a love from above, One that died and on the third day rose, O that I may be saved and made whole, Blessed is me; Christ is my Lord. ∞∞∞
— Cotek