School: An Mhainistir, Móin Rátha (roll number 14243)

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   “The Very Rev. Edward Brennan, P.P., VF., Mountrath...”

   

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   As true as e'er did lambkins cherish
   His hair was white, as white as hoar;
   His smile, it pictured peace of Heaven;
   His years were eighty-six, or more,
   While some say he was eighty seven.
   III
   How oft with happy heart I've trod,
   Before this priest in fair procession,
   And heard him murmur prayers to God,
   And crave sweet Mary's intercession
   At mass with trembling tones and slow,
   The "Introibo' he would falter;
   The Church he loved hid seem to throw
   A "halo" round him at the Altar.
   IV
   And when the holy rites were done,
   His Sundays discourse duly ended
   He had a smile for everyone,
   With Father's love and blessings

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Brother Columban Mc Cronin

   Gender

   Male