Pray, Oh! Pray for us, Mother Dear

Pray, Oh! Pray for us, Mother Dear! (bis)

1 Good Saint Anne, always present
In your glorious home,
We, as your pilgrim children,
Come to pray at your throne.

2 Hail, bright Star of the Ocean,
Guide, O Saint Anne, our barque;
Lead us in pure devotion,
Safe through the tempest dark.

3 Sweet Grandmother, by healing,
You, the lame do restore.
And the blind ’neath you kneeling
See your statue once more.

4 As your trusting child, take me
Into your tender care.
Let me, like little Mary,
Your maternal love share.

5 Mother of your dear Mary,
At your feet do we kneel
While we dearly implore you,
Hear your children’s appeal.

6 Honour, glory, and merit
Be to you, Mary’s Son
With the Father and Spirit
While eternal years run.