Lito Magnaye
on this day o beautiful mother
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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.
Dearest Mother, thy sweet care;
Aid us, ere our feet astray
Wander from thy guiding way.
Lisping children's humble pray'r;
Young hearts gain, O Virgin pure,
Sweetly to thyself allure.
Beauteous bud of Eden's bow'r;
Cherished lily of the vale,
Virgin Mother, Queen we hail.
In vain sweet music's note we sing,
If contrite heart and lovely prayer,
Guide not our gifts to thy bright sphere.
Soon the night of death will come;
Tower of strength in that dread hour,
Come with all thy gentle power.