From The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts by J. M. (John Millington) Synge

looks at them a moment, continues. — If it’s raggy and dirty you are itself, I’m saying, the Almighty God isn’t at all like the rich men of Ireland; and, with the power of the water I’m after bringing in a little curagh into Cashla Bay, He’ll have pity on you, and put sight into your eyes. (MARTIN DOUL: — I’m ready now, holy father.) (taking him by the hand.) — I’ll cure you first, and then I’ll come for your wife. We’ll go up now into the church, for I must say a prayer to the Lord. ((To Mary Doul, as he moves off.)) And let you be making your mind still and saying praises in your heart, for it’s a great wonderful thing when the power of the Lord of the world is brought down upon your like.

Saint Monologue from The Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three Acts

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