St. Angela Merici Society at 2302 Oak Shores Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 US - A CHILD'S WISH

A CHILD'S WISH

by Abram J. Ryan I wish I were the little key That locks Love’s Captive in, And lets Him out to go and free A sinful heart from sin. I wish I were the little bell That tinkles for the Host When God comes down each day to dwell With hearts He loves the most. I wish I were the chalice fair That holds the Blood of Love, When every flash lights holy prayer Upon its way above. I wish I were the little flower So near the Host’s sweet face, Or like the light that half an hour Burned on the shrine for grace. I wish I were the altar where As on His mother’s breast Christ nestles, like a child, fore’er In Eucharistic rest. But oh, my God, I wish the most That my poor heart may be A home all holy for each Host That comes in love to me

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