School: Cnocán Mhichíl Naofa (Clochar)

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   “You may behold it still/But, ah, those suff'ring, nobly borne...”

   

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   You may behold it still,
   But, ah, those suff'ring, nobly borne,
   The blood so freely shed;
   The meekness of those patients ones
   Who mourned o'er their dead.
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   Have gained for those they left behind
   Zeal, courage, strength, and might;
   And faith on earth, and prayer above.
   Have fought and won the fight,
   Another Master reigns here now,
   And Mercy here holds sway,
   An all round St. Michael tells
   The story of to-day.
   IIIII
   Through its paths and shaded alleys,
   Beneath the broad old trees,
   The sounds of children's voices
   Are laughing with the breeze.
   In merry talk, in sportive game,
   Now loud and clear they sing,
   Or soft and low sweet prayerful hymns
   In measured cadence sing.
   IIIIII
   Come with us at the open door
   A moment take your place,
   And hear the busy hum within,

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Peggie Charles

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Address

   Eskerlevally, Co. Mayo