Meditations on the Way: Poems of a Christian Journey

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The Mother

Mine is life s treasure-

A mother s glad part;

I hold you, sweet Baby

Close to my heart.

No matter what happens-

Whate er may befall,

The Child I am holding

Brings blessing to all.

Over and over I whisper His Name:

Our God is His Father-

The Saviour of men.

Easy to trust Him

When all shall be well-

But give me true courage

Misgivings to quell.

O Child of my maidenhood

Under skies blue,

I wish of my motherhood

This wish of You,

That if, in life s darkness

You reach out Your hand,

I pray to be near You,

Close by You to stand.

But if You should triumph

Forever to reign-

Then let me attend You

In Heaven again.

Sr. Giles (C) 2006

Edited 05/12/2008

Br Andrew EFO