Laudis Corona ‎#118

118. Mother, dear, oh! pray for me

1 Mother dear, oh! pray for me,
Whilst far from heav'n and thee
I wander in a fragile bark,
On life's tempestous sea.
O virgin Mother, from thy throne,
So bright in bliss above,
Protect thy child, and cheer my path
With thy sweet smile of love.

Chorus:
Mother dear, remember me,
And never cease thy care
Till in heav'n eternally
Thy love and bliss I share.

2 Mother dear, oh pray for me,
Should pleasure's syren lay
E'er tempt thy child to wander far
From Virtue's paths away:
When thorns beset life's devious way,
And darkling waters flow,
Then, Mary, aid thy weeping child,
Thyself a Mother show.
Mother dear, etc.

3 Mother dear, oh pray for me,
When all looks bright and fair,
That I may all my danger see,
For surely then 'tis near;
A Mother's pray'r how much we need,
If prosperous be the ray,
That paints with glow the flow'ry mead
Which blossoms in our way.
Mother, dear, etc.

Text Information

• First Line: Mother dear, oh! pray for me
• Title: Mother, dear, oh! pray for me
• Refrain First Line: Mother dear, remember me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880

Tune Information

• Name: [Mother dear, oh! pray for me]
• Key: B♭ Major