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  For Him whom weeping Mary sought And found an empty tomb; Still in our hearts the plants of love A living stream should share, Which flowing from his Holy Word Shall keep them fresh and fair.

 

Oh Thou, who dwellest in the heavens, Whom angels love and fear, Who giv'st us in thy tender love To close another year,—

Did'st for our many daily wants Untiringly provide, And grant us friends and parents dear Our thoughtless steps to guide,— 