Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#497

497. On This Day, O Beautiful Mother

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Refrain:
On this day, O beautiful Mother,
On this day we give thee our love.
Near thee, Madonna, fondly we hover,
Trusting thy gentle care to prove.

1 On this day we ask to share,
Dearest Mother, thy sweet care;
Aid us ere our feet astray
Wander from thy guiding way. [Refrain]

2 Queen of angels, deign to hear
Lisping children's humble pray'r;
Young hearts gain, O Virgin pure,
Sweetly to thyself allure. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: On this day we ask to share
• Title: On This Day, O Beautiful Mother
• Refrain First Line: On this day, O beautiful Mother
• Meter: 77 77 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Ezra 3:11
• Topic: Mary
• Source: Rohr's Favorite Catholic Melodies, 1857

Tune Information

• Name: BEAUTIFUL MOTHER
• Composer: Louis Lambillotte, SJ, 1796-1855
• Meter: 77 77 with refrain
• Key: C Major