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1. Lines Written by Daniel Carr on the Death of His Son Jim (continued)

   

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   Far, Far, from the Battlefield red with his blood,

   Where the French red ambulance found him.

   
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   Long and fervent the Prayers that were said,

   And our hearts were broken and humbled;

   Never more shall we look on the face of our dear

   Till the Angel's of God sounds his trumpet.

   
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   Sleep Soldier Sleep, your battles are o'er;

   Altho' they were many and gory,

   But you did your bit well, and fought like a man,

   And we Pray you're with God in His Glory

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Kathleen Carr

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim / Co. Roscommon

   Informant

   Daniel Carr

   Relation

   Grandparent

   Gender

   Male