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.


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.