Poems : patriotic, religious, miscellaneous / by Abram J. Ryan [electronic text]
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Poems : patriotic, religious, miscellaneous / by Abram J. Ryan [electronic text]
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Ryan, Abram Joseph, 1836-1886
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Baltimore, Md.: John B. Piet & Co.
1884
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A CHILD'S WISH.
BEFORE AN ALTAR.
I wish I were the little keyThat locks Love's Captive in,And lets him out to go and freeA sinful heart from sin.
I wish I were the little bellThat tinkles for the Host,When God comes down each day to dwellWith hearts he loves the most.
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I wish I were the chalice fair,That holds the Blood of Love,When every flash lights holy prayerUpon its way above.
I wish I were the little flowerSo near the Host's sweet face,Or like the light that half an hourBurns on the shrine of grace.
I wish I were the altar where,As on His mother's breast,Christ nestles, like a child, fore'erIn Eucharistic rest.
But, oh! my God, I wish the mostThat my poor heart may beA home all holy for each HostThat comes in love to me.
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