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