School: Boston (roll number 10212)

Location:
Bostoncommon, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhocharthaigh
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    He said, "My Mother I know a lily fairer and lovlier than that one." Mary felt disappointed. They journeyed on. A dove rested on her Shoulder, and she gave it to her Son. She said "What a pretty dove" He said "I know a dove purer than this" Mary became silent at His words. Then they came to a stream. The Child washed His Hands. He then turned to His Mother and said "Mother I know a fountain purer and clearer than this" They went home to Nazareth, and Mary taking Him on her knees asked Him what he meant by saying "He knew a lily fairer, a dove purer a fountain clearer than those you saw" He whispered softly into her ear, "Mother it was you I meant"
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    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Bostoncommon, Co. Kildare
    Collector
    May Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Bostoncommon, Co. Kildare