Te Martyrum Candidatus

Pale martyrs golden, shining bright,
Your purity a burning light.
You stood for truth, you stood for God,
And walked the path where His feet trod.

About Lionel Johnson

English poet and critic, associated with the Decadent movement. Known for his intense, often melancholic, verse.

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