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School: Convent of Mercy, Kilmacthomas

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Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Sr M. Aloysius
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0648, Page 144

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  1. Night Prayer

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    As I walked out the Blessed land whom should I meet but the Blessed Mother with seven Mass books in her hand, seven Priests singing and seven bells ringing. Up came the Jews with the spears in their hands to pierce our dear Lord from hands to heart. Our blessed Mother standing by with weakened heart and a heavy sigh.
    Infant Jesus meek and mild,
    Look on me a little child,
    Pity me and pity mine,
    And suffer me to come to Thee.
    The Heart of Jesus I do adore Thee,
    The Heart of Mary I do implore Thee,
    Heart of Joseph pure and just,
    In these three hearts I put my trust.
    Mary and Joseph were walking one day,
    Where apples and cherries grew on the highway,
    Said Mary to Joseph:
    "Pull a cherry for your child".
    Spoke out gentle Jesus in his own Mother's womb,
    "Bend down gentle cherry until my Mother gets some",
    The highest of the branches did bend to the ground,
    And Mary got cherries that her apron could hold.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Miss Dee
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford