Hail Mary, queen and virgin pure

1 Hail! Mary, Queen and Virgin pure,
With ev'ry grace replete;
Hail! kind protectress of the poor,
Pity our needy state.

2 O thou who fill'st the highest place,
Next heav'n's imperial throne,
Obtain for us each saving grace,
And make our wants thine own.

3 How oft, when trouble filled my breast,
Or sin my conscience pained,
Thro' thee I sought for peace and rest,
Thro' thee I peace obtain'd.

4 Then, hence, in all my pains and cares,
I'll seek for help in thee,
E'er trusting, thro' thy pow'rful pray'rs,
To gain eternally.


Source: Laudis Corona: the new Sunday school hymn book, containing a collection of Catholic hymns, arranged for the principal seasons and festivals of the year #132