Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms, and Superstitions of Ireland
By Lady Francesca Wilde
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"God save you, my three brothers, God save you! And how far have ye to go, my three brothers?"
"To the Mount of Olivet, to bring back gold for a cup to hold the tears of Christ."
"Go, then. Gather the gold; and may the tears of Christ fall on it, and thou wilt be cured, both body and soul."
These words must be said while a drink is given to the patient.