Mother dear, O pray for me
Whilst far from heaven 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.
Refrain:
Mother dear, remember me,
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;
Or sorrow's gloom upon me fall
And darkling waters flow,
Then, Mary, aid thy weeping child,
Thyself a Mother show.
Refrain:
Mother dear, remember me,
And never cease thy care,
Till in heaven eternally
Thy love and bliss I share.