Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A SONG OF MARY, by AGNES H. BEGBIE First Line: Closely to my heart I hold thee Last Line: Close this little one! Subject(s): Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women In The Bible; Virgin Mary | ||||||||
Closely to my heart I hold thee, O my blessed Son! Safe Thy mother's arms enfold thee, --Sleep, my little One! I will sing to Thee, my Treasure, Songs so low and sweet, Love I lay without a measure At Thy tender feet. All my soul is bowed with wonder Whilst my watch I keep, Thou hast cast its bonds asunder, --Sleep, my Darling, sleep! Soft, I'll sing Thee lullabies, Jesu, Son and King! Listening Spirits in the skies Hear a mother sing! O great Angels of the Father Guard His holy Son! In my woman's arms I gather Close this little One! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MADONNA by KATHARINE LEE BATES BALLADE TO OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA by HILAIRE BELLOC OUR LORD AND OUR LADY by HILAIRE BELLOC PLASTIC BEATITUDE by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR A SONG OF MARY by LUCILLE CLIFTON ISLAND MARY by LUCILLE CLIFTON MARY'S DREAM by LUCILLE CLIFTON |
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