Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.
By Abram JosephRyan741 A Childs Wish
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That locks Love’s Captive in,
And lets Him out to go and free
A sinful heart from sin.
That tinkles for the Host,
When God comes down each day to dwell
With hearts He loves the most.
That holds the Blood of Love,
When every gleam lights holy prayer
Upon its way above.
So near the Host’s sweet face,
Or like the light that half an hour
Burns on the shrine of grace.
As on His mother’s breast,
Christ nestles, like a child, fore’er
In Eucharistic rest.
That my poor heart may be
A home all holy for each Host
That comes in love to me.