17 mars st Patrick.

Hail, glorious Saint Patrick, dear saint of our Isle,

On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile;

And now thou art high in the mansions above,

On Erin's green valleys look down in thy love.

Hail, glorious Saint Patrick, thy words were once strong

Against Satan's wiles and an infidel throng;

Not less is thy might where in heaven thou art;

O, come to our aid, in our battle take part.

In the war against sin, in the fight for the faith,

Dear saint, may thy children resist unto death;

May their strength be in meekness, in penance, their prayer,

Their banner the cross which they glory to bear.

Thy people, now exiles on many a shore,

Shall love and revere thee till time be no more;

And the fire thou hast kindled shall ever burn bright,

Its warmth undiminished, undying its light.

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