School: Lorg an Iarla (roll number 13590)
- Location:
- Lurganearly, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: E. Ní Choilldubh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0942, Page 019
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- (continued from previous page)Should murmur or complain.
For in thy crown he's shining now
The brightest diadena [?]
VI
Oh! Father I thank thee for the strength
Ton his dear mother given,
On Sabbath morning to walk and see
her childs fresh grave.
VII
She stood and pondered there a while,
Gazed on the wreaths of flowers,
The chill November wind it blew.
Fast fell the bitter showers.
VIII
She spoke again and said,
"My only child lies here,
Oh Father in heaven teach me
Thy holy name to fear."
IX
She turned home and still Prayed on
For God to reconcile.
Hers and the Father's heart also
For the loss of their dear child.
- Collector
- Saidee Martin
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Skerrymore, Co. Monaghan
- Informant
- Mr D.J. Stevenson
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 67
- Address
- Skerriff (Tichburn), Co. Armagh
