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14 She knows a comfort deeper still

For all who fare on pilgrimage;

By suffering from age to age

God seals the vassals of His Will.

Her Burden is upholding her;

And, guided by the Holy Dove,

She sees the victory of Love

Beyond the Cross and Sepulchre.

To shield her, Joseph stands; his care

The shadow of God’s Providence.

How fragrant is the frankincense

Of their uninterrupted prayer!