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THE FOREST SANCTUARY.
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Ave, sanctissima!
'Tis night-fall on the sea;
    Ora pro nobis!
Our souls rise to thee!

Watch us, while shadows lie
    O'er the dim water spread;
Hear the heart's lonely sigh,
    —Thine too, hath bled!

Thou that hast look'd on death.
    Aid us when death is near!
Whisper of Heaven to faith;
    Sweet mother, hear!

    Ora pro nobis!
The wave must rock our sleep,
    Ora, mater, ora!
Thou star of the deep!

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