PN 35
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July 16, 1896
1 You who fulfill my hope,O Mother, hear the humble songOf love and gratitudeThat comes from the heart of your child...2 You have united me foreverWith the works of a Missionary,By the bonds of prayer,Suffering, and love.3 He will cross the earthTo preach the name of Jesus.I will practice humble virtuesIn the background and in mystery.4 I crave suffering.I love and desire the Cross....To help save one soul,I would die a thousand times!...5 Ah! for the Conqueror of soulsI want to sacrifice myself in Carmel,And through Him to spread the fireThat Jesus brought down from Heaven.6 Through Him, what a ravishing mystery,Even as far as East SzechuanI shall be able to make lovedThe virginal name of my tender Mother!...7 In my deep solitude,Mary... I want to win hearts.Through your Apostle, I shall convert sinnersAs far as the ends of the earth.8 Through Him, the holy waters of BaptismWill make of the tiny little newborn babeThe temple where God HimselfDeigns to dwell in his love.9 I want to fill with little angelsThe brilliant eternal abode...Through Him, hosts of childrenWill take flight to heaven!...10 Through Him, I'll be able to gatherThe palm for which my soul yearns.Oh what hope! Dear Mother,I shall be the sister of a Martyr!!!11 After this life's exile,On the evening of the glorious fight,We shall enjoy the fruits of our apostolateIn our Homeland.12 For Him, Victory's honorBefore the army of the Blessed.For me... the reflection of His GloryFor all eternity in the Heavens!....The little sister of a Missionary
© Washington Province of Discalced Carmelite Friars, Inc
To Our Lady of Victories Queen of Virgins, Apostles, and Martyrs
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addressee: Fr. Roulland