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that, in union with thee,
we may enjoy the bliss of heaven forever. Amen.
Priest: O Mary, conceived without sin,
People: Pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times.)
we may enjoy the bliss of heaven forever. Amen.
Priest: O Mary, conceived without sin,
People: Pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times.)
SHORT SERMON
HYMN—MOTHER DEAR, O PRAY FOR ME
(All seated)
Mother dear, O pray for me
Whilst far from heav’n and thee
I wander in a fragile bark
O’er life’s tempestuous 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.
Whilst far from heav’n and thee
I wander in a fragile bark
O’er life’s tempestuous 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 heaven eternally
Thy love and bliss I share.
And never cease thy care,
Till in heaven eternally
Thy love and bliss I share.
Mother dear, O pray for me!
Should pleasure’s siren lay
E’er tempt thy child to wander far
From virtue’s path away;
When thorns beset life’s devious way,
And darkling waters flow,
Should pleasure’s siren lay
E’er tempt thy child to wander far
From virtue’s path away;
When thorns beset life’s devious way,
And darkling waters flow,
