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(In Loving Observance of March 17) 

Our dear St. Patrick in constancy stood

On a green hill in Ireland one day;

Strongly determined to prove, if he could,

Unyielding love would bring Vict'ry's way!

Constant he stood through sun and rain,

Looking to God 'til Vict'ry came! 

Not for himself was the service he gave,

But for his people in error's chains;

Hoping to gain dispensations to save

All those he loved from sorrows and pains.

Glorious St. Patrick we adore

Your faith in Vict'ry evermore! 

Vict'ry beloved, to your gracious heart

In all love's earnestness we call!

Charge all the lifestreams of mankind a part

With your sweet constancy that frees all!

Bless our St. Patrick there above;

Raise all the Earth to you in love!

HYMN TUNE: "Faith of Our Fathers"