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<strong>The</strong> <strong>World</strong> <strong>Mother</strong> <strong>as</strong> <strong>Symbol</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fact</strong> by C.W. LeadbeaterSo that, both from the point of view of symbolism <strong>and</strong> from that of fact, the Christian h<strong>as</strong> good re<strong>as</strong>on tokeep the festivals of Our Blessed Lady, <strong>and</strong> to rejoice in <strong>and</strong> be thankful for the wisdom <strong>and</strong> the love thathave provided for us this line of approach – [Page 64] thankful to Christ who gives this, <strong>and</strong> to Our Ladythrough whom it is given. So we all may join in the world-wide chorus of praise; <strong>and</strong> repeat the words ofthe Angel Gabriel: "Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art Thou among women."Ave Maria! Thou whose name,All but adoring love may claim,Yet may we reach Thy shrine;For He, Thy Son, our Leader, vowsTo crown all lowly, lofty browsWith love <strong>and</strong> joy like Thine.Page 22

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