Laudis Corona ‎#2

2. The Immaculate Conception

1 O Mother! I could weep for mirth,
Joy fills my heart so fast;
My soul today is heav'n on earth;
Oh! could the transport last!
I think of thee and what thou art,
Thy majesty, thy state,
And I keep singing in my heart,
"Immaculate, Immaculate!"

2 It is this thought to-day that lifts
My happy heart to heaven,
That for our sakes thy choicest gifts
To thee, dear Queen, were given.
I think of thee, etc.

3 Oh! blessed be th' Eternal Son
Who joys to call thee Mother,
And lets poor men, by sin undone,
For thy sake, call Him Brother.
I think of thee, etc.

4 Immaculate Conception! far
Above all graces blest!
Thou shinest like a royal star
On God's eternal breast!
I think of thee, etc.

Text Information

• First Line: O Mother! I could weep for mirth
• Title: The Immaculate Conception
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [O Mother! I could weep for mirth]
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.