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The Mercy Tree
O Jubilee of opened doors
Usher in our deep-felt needs
Heal our burdens to the core
Bless us with your kindly deeds.
O year of mercy, year of grace
Caress our hearts and set them free
Draw us to that womb-like place
Sheltered under your Mercy Tree
O shade our souls beneath your boughs
Shawl of Advent’s fervent prayer
Gaze upon our every vow
Touch with mercy’s tender care.
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Hope-filled ornaments, vigiled light
Creched Nativity, the Baby rests!
Cribbed in Glory, a Holy Sight
Our spirits worship as humbled guests.
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Our Infant Jesus sets us free
A miracle for this Christmas!
Beneath Christ’s own blessed Mercy Tree
His Holy PRESENCE awaits us!
By a Visitandine Sister
December 2015