Introduction
William Bouguereau (1825–1905)
Words: Ernest F. McGregor, 1925.
Music: Mater Arthur Depew, 1925 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of McGregor (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.
Isaiah 66:13
Words: Ernest F. McGregor, 1925.
Music: Mater Arthur Depew, 1925 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of McGregor (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
O blessèd day of motherhood!
We lift our hearts in praise,
To thank the Source of every good:
Thy joy crowns all our days.
O God, our Father, bless this day,
Enrich its golden store
Of blessèd mother love, and may
Thy children Thee adore.
O gracious day of motherhood!
Our faith, by God increased,
Hath each alluring foe withstood;
Our souls He hath released.
O God, our Father, bless this day,
Enrich its golden store
Of gracious mother love, and may
Thy children Thee adore.
O precious day of motherhood!
Teach us in Christ to find
The greater gifts of brotherhood;
Bring peace to all mankind.
O God, our Father, bless this day,
Enrich its golden store
Of precious mother love, and may
Thy children Thee adore.
O wondrous day of motherhood!
Thy love to all abound;
Beside the cross once Mary stood;
Again let love be crowned.
O God, our Father, bless this day,
Enrich its golden store
Of wondrous mother love, and may
Thy children Thee adore.