The four pearls on the crown are from Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587. This building was the scene of the trials of St. Thomas More, St. John Fisher, and St. Robert Southwell. Hymn originally composed by St. Bernard of Clairvaux 1090-1153 Jesu! -- the very thought is sweet! In that dear name all heart-joys meet; But sweeter than the honey far, The glimpses of His presence are. (translation of the Latin) Queen Elizabeth spoke French, most likely taught by her childhood tutor.
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