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School: Baile na Manach (roll number 11488)

Location:
Monkstown, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Labhrás Mac Suibhne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0390, Page 225

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  1. An Ancient Hymn

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    Father of all, all good, all wise
    Who bids the tempest rage or
    Whose glory fills earth, seas and skies
    Thou only source of joy and peace.
    The wise dierus are right and just
    Let no one impious tax thy will
    But on thy glorious mercies trust
    And see a good through every ill
    Arm, arm with fortitude my breast
    The various ills I wish to bear
    And teach thy servent when at rest
    For storms and troubles to prepare
    But through whatever distressful scene
    Thy rightious handmade lead me still
    Rise to what may will seem
    Content my breast shall calmy fill.
    And as the seasons onward rool
    And years revolving yearly fly
    Sweet gratitude shall warm my soul
    For blessings I enjoy
    Still, still I'll praise that heavenly source
    For what it pleases to bestow
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Laurence Mc Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Monkstown, Co. Cork