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Pray that the mist, by sin and shame
Left on his soul, may fleet; that he
A true and timely word may frame

For weary hearts, that ask to see
Their way in our dim twilight hour ;—
His lips so purged with penance-fire,

That he may guide them, in Christ's power, Along the path of their desire;

And with no faint nor erring voice

May to the wanderer whisper, "Stay: God chooses for thee: seal His choice, Nor from thy Mother's shadow stray : For sure thine holy Mother's shade

Rests yet upon thine ancient home: No voice from Heaven hath clearly said, 'Let us depart ;' then fear to roam.”

Pray that the Prayer of Innocents

On Earth, of Saints in Heaven above,
Guard, as of old, our lonely tents:
Till, as one Faith is ours, in Love

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We own all Churches, and are owned.—

Pray Him to save, by chastenings keen, The harps that hail His Bride enthroned From wayward touch of hands unclean.

Feb. 8, 1846.

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