Part 3 (1/2)

The first word of a DIRECT QUOTATION should begin with a capital.

The names of the DAYS and of the MONTHS should begin with capitals; but not the names of the seasons.

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HYMN TO ST. LA SALLE.

Glorious Patron! low before thee Kneel thy sons, with hearts a-flame!

And our voices blend in music, Singing praises to thy name.

Saint John Baptist! glorious Patron!

Saint La Salle! we sound thy fame.

Lover of our Queen and Mother, At her feet didst vow thy heart, Earth, and all its joys, forsaking, Thou didst choose the better part.

Saint La Salle, our glorious Father, Pierce our souls with love's own dart.

Model of the Christian Teacher!

Patron of the Christian youth!

Lead us all to heights of glory, As we strive in earnest ruth.

Saint La Salle! oh, guard and guide us, As we spread afar the Truth!

In this life of sin and sorrow, Saint La Salle, oh, guide our way, In the hour of dark temptation, Father! be our spirit's stay!

Take our hand and lead us homeward, Saint La Salle, to Heaven's bright Day!

_Mercedes._

[Ill.u.s.tration: ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE.]

Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, pointing out the way of salvation to the children of all nations.

”Christian Teachers are the sculptors of living angels, moulding and shaping the souls of youth for heaven.” _Most Reverend Archbishop Keane, of Dubuque._

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due mien fri'ar pri'or Pa'los por'ter con'vent pre'cious grat'i tude

COLUMBUS AT THE CONVENT.

Dreary and brown the night comes down, Gloomy, without a star.