The Son of Consolations by Maud Coote, 1871 O BONE PATRIA—Arthur Seymour Sullivan The Son of Consolations 1 The son of Consolations Of Levi’s priestly line, Filled with the Holy Spirit And fervent faith divine. With lowly self-oblation, For Christ an offering meet, He laid his earthly riches At the apostles’ feet. 2 The son of Consolation! O name of soothing balm! It fell on sick and weary Like breath of heaven’s own calm! And the blest son of comfort, With fearless, loving hand, The Gentiles’