Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest

An old Marian hymn posted on another website captured my heart. Of course reading this made me think of you, Momma. Oh Momma.

And O Mary, Holy Mary, Mother of God

pray for our mothers ... pray for my Momma ....

MOTHER DEAREST, MOTHER FAIREST Wreath of Mary, 1883

1. Mother dearest, Mother fairest, Help of all who call on thee.
Virgin purest, brightest, rarest, Help us, help, we cry to thee.

CHORUS: Mary, help us, help, we pray. Mary, help us, help, we pray.
Help us in all care and sorrow: Mary, help us, help, we pray.

2. Lady, help in pain and sorrow, Soothe those racked on beds of pain;
May the golden light of morrow, Bring them health and joy again.

CHORUS: Mary, help us, help, we pray. Mary, help us, help, we pray.
Help us in all care and sorrow: Mary, help us, help, we pray.