Volume 5 — Original. Laudate Pueri Dominum. [Footnote 135]
Reading edition
"I will wash my hands among the Innocent, and so will I compass thy altar, O Lord!"
Oct. 2d. Feast Of The Holy Guardian Angels. Baptism
In snowy robe and spotless veil Stands the fair child at the altar rail. "Of Holy Church what askest thou?" "The FAITH," she murmured. Upon her brow The bright drops fell. An angel smiled In the face of God, all he said: "Thy Child!"
Dec. 8th. Feast Of The Immaculate Conception. First Communion.
In snowy robe and spotless veil Kneels the fair child at the altar rail. "Of Holy Chinch what cravest thou, On suppliant knee and with rev'rent brow?" "My Lord, my Hope, in whom I live." "'Tis thy Child!" said the angel. "Master, give!"
April 14th. Palm Sunday. Burial.
In snowy robe and spotless veil Lies the fair child at the altar rail. "Of Holy Church what askest thou, Palm-branch in hand, and with flower-crowned brow?" "In robe baptismal yet undefiled, MY LOVE!" Said the angel: "He waits thee, Child!"