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CANADIAN SINGERS AND THEIR SONGS A Soldier’s Shrines

Two secret shrines there are for me: The one a wayside calvary, Low-canopied by fir and pine And thither oft I steal away, Kneel penitent & pray Christ grants forgiveness, free, divine; And Mary Virgin, grace benign; And John his tender charity. O welcome wayside calvary, O calm, secluded shrine, O sweet retreat of mine, Whose holy peace brings blissful eucrasy!

Another shrine for me there is, Recessed, inviolate, within The ruby chamber of my Love’s pure heart; And only I, her devoter, I wis, May duly enter in, And supplicate & worship there apart. Before her dear remembered Image now, Unworthy worshiper, I bow: Her winsome graces are my Creed; Her low, meek speech, my Litany: Her tender thoughts, my Rosary And her 'Absolvo te,' my strength—for holier deed O Heart of Mine, O Heart of Mine, Whos secret chamber is my constant shrine!

France, Ap. 1917J.D. Logan 75