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God once smiled on Israel,

Returned them from captivity,

Forgotten and forgiven.

Now think of us, let us remember

More than anger, more than children

Heaped before their fathers.

Speak us peace, and all who are not

Fools must listen. Blow one kiss

And dandelions, truth

Will sprout through cracking sidewalks, wild

Puffballs, fierce and multiplying.

The second kiss brings rain.

Dear Reader,

You have a decision to make: double or nothing.

For this week only, a generous supporter has offered to fully match all new and increased donations to First Things up to $60,000.

In other words, your gift of $50 unlocks $100 for First Things, your gift of $100 unlocks $200, and so on, up to a total of $120,000. But if you don’t give, nothing.

So what will it be, dear reader: double, or nothing?

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