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“Speak, little Queen! e’er the present flees us. 
And tell us the secret of the King— 
The wish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 
On whom we rely, to whom we cling. 
Show hut the path of His will, dear Mother, 
And the hearts of thy children will seek no other.” 
—Eleanor C. Donnelly. 
“Be still, ye clouds of Heaven! 
Be silent, Earth! 
And hear an angel tell 
Of Jesus’ birth. 
“While she whom Gabriel hails 
As full of grace, 
Listens with humble faith 
In her sweet face. 
“‘Hail Mary!’ Lo! it rings 
Through ages on; 
HI ail Mary!’ it shall sound 
Till time is done. 
“ 1 Hail Mary!’ infant lips 
Lisp it to-day; 
‘Hail Mary!’ with faint smile 
The dying say.” 
—Adelaide Anne Procter. 
St. Alphons Lignori, asking nature to help him in praising Mary, 
says most beautifully and touchingly: 
“Raise your voices, vales, and mountains, 
Flowery meadows, streams and fountains, 
Praise, oh praise the loveliest Maiden, 
Ever the Creator made. 
“Murmuring brooks, your tribute bringing, 
Little birds with joyful singing, 
Come with mirthful praises laden, 
To your Queen be homage paid. 
