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School: Milford (roll number 10586)

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Millford, Co. Donegal
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James Mc Veigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1087, Page 105

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    (continued from previous page)
    On each face a negative smile.
    Brother Watters proudly preaches,
    Preaches with a voice of power,
    Says this world is near destruction,
    It might end at any hour.
    Annie sits beside the organ,
    Swift her fingers press the keys,
    Soon the glorious Gospel Anthems,
    Break upon the evening breeze.
    As I stand with head uncovered,
    While in silent prayer they kneel,
    Some michievious Spirit whisper
    All in hollow and unreal.
    Marvel not" O foolish mortal,
    At the sight you here behold,
    Know ye not the ancient maxim.
    "All that glitters is not gold"
    Not with awe but scorn and pity,
    View the curious scene within,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Iris Diver
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Millford, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Robert Cheatley
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Ballyconnelly, Co. Donegal