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Ad Matrem

Poems by John Gray
Gray, John (1866-1934)

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God took upon Himself our human form,
And Mary bore Him in this world of sin.
Joseph protected both from all the din
Of men; and got them food, and kept them warm.
What thoughts he had he kept in his own heart.
God's silent instrument he wished to be.
To see one we must look at all the three.
What God has joined let no man tear apart.
In Jesus Love of God and men is shown.
Incarnate Faith in Mary's form and face.
Hope undismayed in Joseph. And his place
Is not so very far from Mary's throne.
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