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THE GUARDIAN ANGELS
The dying man he raised his head
And laughed both long and loud,
"Oh, ne'er a prayer would hold my hand
Or keep you from your shroud.
"But by you went two mighty men
To guard you either side,
Else had my dagger reached your heart
And surely you had died."
Then Father John upon his knees
Bent low his holy head,
"God's angels walked beside me there
Lest you my blood should shed:
My guardian angels walked by me,
I thank Thee, Lord," he said.
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