School: Kilmore Convent School

Location:
Kilmore, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr. Lorcan Ní Riain
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    3rd.
    This soldier of the cross.
    Armed not with steel but faith
    Doth not assault but suffer
    All that the Eavangelist said
    O bended knees with hand.
    And eyes fixed on the skies.
    With humble hearts he prays.
    For murderous enemies.
    4th.
    This champion of the cross
    To conquer death doth die
    Sufferings are his triumphs
    Death is his victory
    The stones like showers of hail
    The jews on him did cast.
    Became pure crown of pearls
    And palms which ever last
    5th.
    He closed not up his lips
    Whilst he enjoyed his breath
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Stephen (~402)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Peter Devereux
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballask, Co. Wexford