FROM CLEAR HIGH MANSIONS ABOVE

From clear high mansions

of that shining palace

Where you enjoy the light

of God's dear presence,

And plead our causes,

mindful of your promise

Shower down your roses.

from the Carmelite Breviary

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FROM CLEAR HIGH MANSIONS ABOVE

Roses of faith to shed its

light supernal,

Roses of hope when obstacles surround us,

And for our strengthening in daily living

Roses of pure love.

from the Carmelite Breviary

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FROM CLEAR HIGH MANSIONS ABOVE

Through your own childlike confidence and candor,

Send us the rose of quietly discerning,

Love of a Father, shining in each happening,

Both sweet and bitter.

from the Carmelite Breviary

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FROM CLEAR HIGH MANSIONS ABOVE

This be our portion,

God forever blessed,

Father eternal, Son and Holy Spirit,

Whose is the glory

which through all creation

Resounds forever.

from the Carmelite Breviary

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