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THROUGH THE FAIR LAND

Though fair the land

that gave you birth,

renowned your royal line on earth, chaste son of Israel;

’twas not from these

your glory came

But from the Child whom angels named Jesus Emmanuel.

Joseph McHardy (1874-1966)

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THROUGH THE FAIR LAND

That child was God,

whose infant hand

the mighty universe has planned

and rules its destiny;

Yet subject to his creature’s will

he learned from you the craftsman’s skill and taught humility.

Joseph McHardy (1874-1966)

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THROUGH THE FAIR LAND

When doubting fears

your soul had riven

God sent his messenger from Heaven to calm your mental strife;

So may our homes that peace obtain

where Jesus and his Mother reign

in perfect family life.

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Joseph McHardy (1874-1966)

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THROUGH THE FAIR LAND

From out your home

the new-born light

came swelling o’er the world’s dark night enlight’ning every man;

God’s life o’erflowed

at Mary’s word

and from her arms he blessed the world her reign on earth began.

Joseph McHardy (1874-1966)

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THROUGH THE FAIR LAND

To you, the guardian of that child,

to you, the spouse of Mary mild,

the Church high honour pays;

your living faith and confidence

in God’s abiding providence

be light in our dark days.

Joseph McHardy (1874-1966)

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THROUGH THE FAIR LAND

O Jesus, grant us, Mary, pray

when death shall come

at close of day our souls,

St Joseph, dear anointed and absolved from sin

before our Judge, and pardon win, through his paternal care.

Joseph McHardy (1874-1966)

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