School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)
- Location:
- Droichead Chearbhalláin, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Gérbheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0708, Page 028
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- I know that all is calm and still away in Palestine,With angels hov'ring round the hill.Where o'er a Star doth shine.The shepherds pray beside the fold: that Star grows wondrous bright;And oh! The Birth of Christ's retold in Bethlehem to-night.
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A sound upon the lonely way -the shepherds gasp and stare:An ass with master bend and grey: a Maid with flowing hair.They beg for shelter at the inns:- they're tuned away with scorn,And Joseph of the line of Kings weeps for the Christ unborn.
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They reach the cave so cold and grey - the donkey stops close by;The wondrous vision melts away; the shepherds heave a sigh.But, hark! there's music far above, and oh!behold the light - The angels hail the Lord of Love in Bethlehem to-night.(P.O.B.)
