Where old nuns dwell.

THE MOTHER OF THE ROSE

By James M. Hayes

I kneel on Holy Thursday with the faithful worshipping

Where Christ is throned in splendor as the sacramental King.

I ever will remember it, that wondrous full-blown rose

Among the burning tapers on the altar of repose.

O blessed among roses all, to bloom in beauty there,

To give your heart unto your God and in His glory share.