Of greater good, thus spake he: “Have ye, sons,

Here in this house the Blessed Sacrament?”

They answered, wrathful, “Father, thou art strong;

Shake not thy children! Thou hast many days!”

“Yet bring me here the Blessed Sacrament,”

Once more he said. The brethren issued forth

Save four that silent sat waiting the close.

Ere long in grave procession they returned,

Two deacons first, gold-vested; after these

That priest who bare the Blessed Sacrament,