8. When I thought of God

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Fear obeyed me

When I thought of God.

Doubt surrendered to me

When I meditated on God.

Failure gave me joy

When I loved God.

Ignorance left me

When I spoke to God. ```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Golden Boat, part 3, Vishma Press, New York, 1974
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