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And in the fragrant flower I find,
 My darling child, a lesson true;
A sermon and a song enshrined
 That I in love unfold for you.

When through life's desert places led
 By holy angels unaware,
Intent on mercy's deeds you tread
 And make God's needy ones your care,

If in your arms the Christ Child dear
 You carry wheresoe'er you go,
In every place earth's wilds to cheer
 Will spring the Rose of Jericho.