Her children arise up, and call her blessed.
Proverbs 31:28
Words: Judson W. Van DeVenter, in The Peacemaker, edited by Winfield S. Weeden & George Beaverson (New York: Weeden & Van De Venter, 1894).
Music: J. W. Ward (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Ward’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
This life is beset with temptation,
Surrounding us everywhere,
But Jesus is able to keep you—
Remember your mother’s prayer.
Refrain
Remember, my child, Oh, remember,
The years of maternal care;
The days that I prayed for you, dear one—
Remember your mother’s prayer.
My life and its labors are over,
—
I’m going to rest over there;
Abide in the love of your Savior
Remember your mother’s prayer.
Refrain
Though gone, I shall never forget you,
—
But wait in my mansion fair,
That sometime I’ll meet you up yonder
Remember your mother’s prayer.
Refrain