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Signification . . Having obtained mercy. 
Emblem Trefoil. 
Sentiment .... Providence. 
“ Just as a mother with sweet, pious face, 
Yearns towards her children from her seat, 
Gives one a kiss, another an embrace, 
Takes this upon her knee, that on her feet ; 
And while from actions, looks, complaints, pretences, 
She learns their feelings and their various will, 
To this a look, to that a word dispenses, 
And whether stern or smiling, loves them still : — 
So Providence for us, high, infinite, 
Makes our necessities its watchful task, 
Hearkens to all our prayers, helps all our wants ; 
And even if it denies what seems our right, 
Either denies because J t would have us ask. 
Or seems but to deny, or in denying grants.” 
Anon. 
