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HYMN TO THE VIRGIN:
SUNG BY THE NUNS OF ST. CATHARINE.
While the evening sun's descending,'Mid yon vast, tumultuous, wave;
We,—and all the world,—are wending
To the soft and silent grave.
Holy Virgin, save,—oh save!—
Save our hearts and souls from falling;
Take our thanks for hopes to-day;
May to-morrow's worldly calling
Speed us on our heavenly way!
Holy Virgin!—pray—oh pray!
At night, at morn, at noon of day,
Oh! may thy mercy lead, and smooth the heavenly way.
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