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Show T& St. Joseph. 1 (By Edward F. Garesche, S. J., in Av Maria.) Last of the Patriarchs, with thee Bloomed the fair flower, virginity, From God's own gardens given. Threefold the snowy blossoms twine Round Jesu's, Mary's heart, and thins. Nor lack the airs of heaven! Last Lord of David's House, alone Of Mary's self and Mary's Own, Guardian and lover true: Thou hadst His breath upon thy cheek. Thou heardst His baby wisdom speak, Whom but in dreams men knew. Last of the Prophets? Nay! for thee Life was a silent ecstacy. To which no voice was goven. ' ! ''Some rapturous years- thy spirit spent, I Breathless with love and wonderment, ! Then fled and spake in heaven! 4 3 |