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 328 BEECHING

The weapons that he made,

But in the tower at home still plied his ringing trade;

So like a sword the son shall roam

On nobler missions sent;

And as the smith remained at home

In peaceful turret pent,

So sits the while at home the mother well content.

Stevenson.

CXXTV

PRAYERS

GOD who created me

Nimble and light of limb, In three elements free,

To run, to ride, to swim : Not when the sense is dim,

But now from the heart of joy, I would remember Him:

Take the thanks of a boy.

Jesu, King and Lord,

Whose are my foes to fight, Gird me with Thy sword

Swift and sharp and bright. Thee would I serve if I might;

And conquer if I can, From day-dawn till night,

Take the strength of a man.

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