Blossoms Gathered From the Lower Branches

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. If I have undertaken this little work, it is not because I consider myself as capable, but I have confidence that the Lord will aid me to say something about God, who, in His mercy and providence, hath looked upon the lowly.<br><br>To write a history with full detail of the lives of the noble souls that have lived and died in the Order since its establishment, would fill several volumes.<br><br>While it is well known that nearly every Order or Congregation has been founded in poverty and has suffered much privation, the Oblates have had trials to face and obstacles to overcome peculiar to themselves.<br><br>Now, dear reader, after you have read this little work, if you have been edified of your charity, say one Ave for,<br><br>Yours at the Foot of the Cross,<br><br> An Oblate.