School: An Mhainistir, Móin Rátha (roll number 14243)
- Location:
- Mountrath, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Br Columban Ó Cróinín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0833, Page 349
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“John Keegan in summer 1832 went on pilgrimage from Gurtnacle - his native district - with a number of his neighbours...”
(continued from previous page)sight. She returned however, as she came a "Dark Girl" and she died before she reached home.
Poem
"Mother! is that the passing bell,
Or, yet, the midnight chime?
Or, rush of Angels' golden wings?
Or is it near the Time -
The time when God they say comes down
This weary world upon,
With Holy Mary at his right,
And at his left St. John!
II
"I'm dumb! my heart forgets to throb;
My blood forgets to run;
But vain my sighs - in vain I sob -
God's will must still be done.
I hear but tone of warning bell,
For holy priest or nun;
On earth, God's face I'll never see!
Nor Mary! nor St. John!
III
"Mother! my hopes are gone again;
My heart is black as ever; -
Mother! I say, look forth once more,
And see can you discover
God's glory in the crimson clouds -(continues on next page)