S.M.S.— IN MEMORIAM.
[The following poem was written in memory of Sister Mary Stanis* lavs, known as a writer under the norn de pltivie of S.M..S. She was the daughter of Denis Florence M'Carthy, and by her recent death at Dublin the Dominican Order was robbed of one of its brightest ornaments. The last poem written by S.M.S. was " Roses : White Crimson and Gold."] Gather ye roses, white, crimson and gold, Weave and entwine them to deck a dear brow Whiter than marble —as lifeless and cold ; Love can effect no more loving work now I •' White roses of joy " —yea, joyous our tears ! For the innocent life and the virginal years Passed in the cloister, serving our Lord In prayer, and in thought, in work, and in word. So humble, so thoughtful, so simple, so kind I Such larjje-heartnd gooines3, such greatness of mind ! " Crimson roses of sorrow" ah ! deep is our grief, For death hath appeared in the night, like a thief ; Our treasure was taken when all seemed secure — A mist dims our eyeg, and our light is obscure. Sorrow hath bound us, our hearts are opprest; Thy will, Lord, ba done, Thou knowest what's best. " Gulden r,)ijx of'g'<\t >r■;/'." No vain-gloried pride, But the glory surrounding the life of Christ's bride. Of intsllest brilliant, and quick to impart To others true glory of head and of heart. " Sweetest of singer 3 thy song shall remain To add to the glory that circles thy nains." * Gather ye roses, white, crimson, and gold, Bind ye this wreath, and encircle and fold Each memory of glory, and sorrow, and joy, With love which admits of no selfish alloy. Such love is all earnest, all powerful in prayer, And succours the dead left by God in our care ! Daughter of Dominic ! We place on thy brow This rosary love-gift, all sanctified now By prayer and in lulgenoe; and trust G-od has given T > thee ere we ask it, thy bright crown in heaven. Pray that we too when the battle is done May find as thou foundest —the victory won. C. OWE^f Ellis in the Irish Rosary. Cork, August 12th, 1597.
* D. F. McCarthy.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 28, 12 November 1897, Page 20
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364S.M.S.—IN MEMORIAM. New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 28, 12 November 1897, Page 20
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