WHEN GREAT SAINT PATRICK RAISED THE CROSS
- St. Patrick -

Anon. / Thomas C. Kelly

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1	When great Saint Patrick raised the Cross Where pagan worship long held sway, And bade the people lift their eyes From darkness unto day: The light of faith on Erin's hills Then dawned in splendor bright and clear, And all her verdant valleys felt The Lord's own presence near.
2	Behold, his blessed altars stood Where once had flared the Druid fires, While up to heaven's vault arose A thousand cross-crowned spires. And from God's sacred temples rang The pealing bells, the call to prayer, And o'er the land from end to end Came peace and blessings rare.
3	All praise to God Whose goodness gave The saving truths Saint Patrick taught; And praise to Him for all the deeds That dear Saint Patrick wrought; All thanks for faith's bright beacon set To guide us pilgrims homeward bound, And lead us to that host in bliss, Saint Patrick's children crowned.

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