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Let Me Carry Your Cross

from Thomas Ashe Project by Barbara Dunne

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Let me carry your Cross for Ireland, Lord
The hour of her trial draws near,
And the pangs and the pains of the sacrifice
May be borne by comrades dear.
But, Lord, take me from the offering throng,
There are many far less prepared,
Through anxious and all as they are to die
That Ireland may be spared.

Let me carry your Cross for Ireland, Lord
My cares in this world are few.
And few are the tears will for me fall
When I go on my way to You.
Spare. Oh! Spare to their loved ones dear
The brother and son and sire.
That the cause we love may never die
In the land of our Heart's desire!

Let me carry your Cross for Ireland, Lord!
Let me suffer the pain and shame
I bow my head to their rage and hate,
And I take on myself the blame.
Let them do with my body whate'er they will,
My spirit I offer to You.
That the faithful few who heard her call
May be spared to Roisin Dubh.

Let me carry your Cross for Ireland, Lord!
For Ireland weak with tears,
For the aged man of the clouded brow,
And the child of tender years;
For the empty homes of her golden plains;
For the hopes of her future, Too!
Let me carry your Cross for Ireland, Lord!
for the cause of Roisin Dubh.

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from Thomas Ashe Project, released April 26, 2016
Written by Thomas Ashe, sung by Kathryn Smith, piano and arrangement by Barbara Dunne.

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Barbara Dunne Kildare, Ireland

Barbara's many musical interests include jazz and both classical and contemporary music. She has completed an MA in music composition at NUI Maynooth and a degree in performance. She is an accomplished pianist, songwriter and multiple song-contest winner, living in Co. Kildare. Her previous albums include "Driving November", "Finish Starting" and "Tell me When Your Ship Comes In". ... more

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