Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE BABE TO THE GIFT-BEARER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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THE BABE TO THE GIFT-BEARER, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: I cannot hold within my hands
Last Line: Till I am older grown.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Childhood & Youth; Mary. Mother Of Jesus; Women - Bible; Virgin Mary


I cannot hold within My hands
Thy gift, but here My mother stands
To take it as My own.
It is through her I come to thee,
And now our go-between is she
Till I am older grown.





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