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A WELCOME IN WAR-TIME
(Louise, born 22 January, 1917.)
From distant unknown star
She comes to troubled earth,
In days of wasting war,
Much dolour, little mirth:
Strange time to choose for birth!
She comes to troubled earth,
In days of wasting war,
Much dolour, little mirth:
Strange time to choose for birth!
O Mary Mother, guard
The small adventuring wight;
Angels, keep watch and ward
Over her, day and night,
That naught may her affright.
The small adventuring wight;
Angels, keep watch and ward
Over her, day and night,
That naught may her affright.
Ah may she live to see,
When desperate strife shall cease,
In happier days to be,
As faith, hope, love increase,
The radiant reign of Peace!
When desperate strife shall cease,
In happier days to be,
As faith, hope, love increase,
The radiant reign of Peace!
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