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1. Songs - The Death of Michael Heraghty (continued)

   

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   Our noble clergy led the ranks they're foremost in the van

   Of honest acts and generous deeds 'tis they alone who can

   Through summer's sun or winter's snow they're still our only friends

   Where sickness or oppression's heel or palid death attends.

   
   I'll conclude these hurried lines - I hope you'll bear in mild

   Two of the Fanad prisoners are yet in gaol confined;

   We hope they'll gain their liberty at no far distant day

   A consumation to be wished for which all men should pray..

   
   I'd also ask you each and all to join your prayers with mine,

   That the sinless soul of Heraghty in bliss may ever shine

   'Mong kindred spirits in heaven above before God's holy throne

   Where worldly sufferings terminate and sorrows are unknown.

   

   Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.

   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Aodh Ó Frighil

   Gender

   Male

   Occupation

   Múinteoir