The rhymed life of St Patrick Written by Katharine Tynan: With pictures by L. D. Symington: And a foreword by Lieut.-General Sir William Butler |
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Third and fourth of St Patrick's Prayers |
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Third and fourth of St Patrick's Prayers
He said, “I have suffered much in this place—Rain on my cowl, tears on my face.
I have fought and fasted: here shall I be
Till the fruit of my labour is given me.
I ask—that I, on the dreadful Day
When the goats from the sheep are driven away,
Shall sit on the High Judge's right hand
And judge the people of Ireland.
Also give me that Ireland never
Shall lose the blessed Faith for ever.”
Then the Angel left him, and came instead
Hordes of demons who buffeted
And fought him, and he was sore bested.
All the long day he fought the fight
And overcame them at dead of night.
Then came the Angel with comfort from heaven,
And told him all that he asked was given.
“Praise,” said he, “to the Generous One!
I have enough now: I will go down.”
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