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Show THE ROSARY. Wouldst thou twine a wreath for Mary Of flowers that never die? Of fragrant blossoms, wafting Pure incense to the sky. Say thou, with deep devotion, .In joy, in grief, in care, The angel's heaven-born "Ave," The saint and sinner's prayer. Haste with the maiden Mother From Nazareth's retreat O'er the bleak Judea's mountains, Elizabeth to greet. Then to the lowly manger, With Bethlehem's shepherds, bring Gifts to the new-born Savior, Our Infant God and King. Hear Simeon's song of rapture, , Behold the ransomed Child, Earth nov? to heaven has offered A victim undefiled. With Mary seek for Jesus, And live these hidden years, Share all their joys and sorrows, Pay tribute of thy tears: Stand by when Calvary's shadows Close round her broken heart. Thy sins, too, were His burden, Take thou a mourner's part. Weep by His tomb, and comfort The sorrow-stricken queen, ' Until her eyes the Risen And glorified have seen. And when the closing heavens Have bid Him from her gaze, Stay with the childless Mother ' Through life's remaining days, Lift up thine eyes when Jesus Lays on His Mother's brow The crown of fadeless splendor, She wears beside Him now. Then lay thy lowly tribute Before her throne nor fear The beauteous Queen of Angels Thy whispered words shall hear. And sweeter far than music Of earth, her voice shall be Imploring love and mercy From Jesus' heart for thee. |