Fourth Hour, 83

Have ye ever thought that all the hopes

That make our earth-life fair Were born in those three bitter days

Of Mary's deep despair ?

O mourning mothers, so many,

Weeping in woe and pain, Think on the joy of Mary's heart

In a Son that is risen again.

Have faith in a third-day morning.

In a resurrection-hour ; For what ye sow in weakness.

He can raise again in power.

Have faith in the Lord of that thorny crown, ,

In the Lord of the pierced hand ; For he reigneth now o'er earth and heaven,

And his power who may withstand ?