Our Lady of Knock

This this very popular Irish hymn about Mary was released by Dana (Rosemary Scanlon) in 1983. It may have been written by either her or her husband, but it is not listed by CCLI or the other church copyright organisations. The composer is also not clear: some arrangers have suggested that it is set to a traditional Irish folk tune.

Background information about the events that inspired the song is about is available from Wikipedia.

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Arranged for Piano / Vocal / Chords

Examples

Soloist with backing choir and orchestra:

Mens' choir, unaccompanied:

Trio, keyboard accompaniment:

Singer with piano, professional recording:

Lyrics

They were people of all ages
Gathered round the gabled wall
Poor and humble, men and women
Little children at your call,
We are gathered here before you
And our hearts are just the same
Filled with joy at such a vision
As we praise your name.

      Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland
      All my cares and troubles cease
      As I kneel with love before you
      Lady of Knock, My Queen of Peace

Though your message was unspoken
Still the truth and silence reigns
As I gaze upon your vision
And the truth I tried to find
Here I stand with John the Teacher
And with Joseph at your side
And I see the Lamb of God
On the altar glorified.
Golden rose ...

And the lamb will conquer,
And the woman clothed in the sun,
Will shine her light on everyone.
Yes, the lamb will conquer,
And the woman clothed in the sun,
Will shine her light on everyone.
Golden rose ...

See also

• Hymns about Mary 
• Irish hymns