Loyola University of Los Angeles - Lair Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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WSlg ' IN MEMORIAM He. Like a dauntless soldier, went Into Alaskan plains. He meant To Christianize the pagan bands That dwell upon these frozen lands. Within the land of the Midnight Sun That pious priest has worked and won The Heathen of that Land of Gold Unto the Christian Shepherd ' s fold. While mushing o ' er the ice-clad plain Amid.st the falling snow and rain To bring Christ ' s joys, and simple toys And gifts to orphaned girls and boys. He fell, a victim of the storm. For several days his lifeless form. Unmoved by Mink ' s most mournful cries. Did bide beneath auroral skies. Thus, snow-stormed during Christmas-tide This savior of Alaska died. In solemn sleep his soul doth sigh Its incensed prayer to God Most High. Oh! Glorious Martyr of Charity Now praising thy Lord eternally. Receive into thy memory This book we dedicate to thee. R. C L.