The words are, attributed to Mother J Sweetman, RSCJ and were written at some time before
1954.
Later it was adapted as "O Lady of
Nigeria" "O Queen of Apostles" and "Queen of the Rosary". Due to
these changes in focus, some verses may no longer be appropriate in some
places.
PowerPoint slides and simple sheet-music for each option are given below: the music is set in E, which is a little lower that some of the available recordings, but makes the tune more attainable for most average singers.
The Holy Ghost Hymnal attributes the tune/arrangement to "the editor" - but does not clarify whether this is the editor of the first or second edition.
Downloads
This section may contain affiliate links: I earn from qualifying purchases on these. Free downloads are provided where possible (eg for public domain items)."Lady of Fatima" version
"Lady of Nigeria" version
"Queen of the Rosary" version
Examples
Singer with keyboard-led band backing
Singer with guitar-led backing band track, and on-screen lyrics
Singer, unaccompanied
Singer with acoustic guitar - words and guitar chords on-line
Virtual choir with orchestral instruments
Singer and choir with orchestral / band backing - professional recording
Instrumental - band with flute-voice lead
Small group with guitar? Or electronic keyboard
Instrumental - piano
Lyrics
O come to the throne of grace,O come to the heart most pure!
To Mary, our hope of life,
In whom salvation is sure.
Chorus:
O Lady of Fatima, hail!
Immaculate Mother of grace;
O, pray for us, help us today,
Thou hope of the human race!
Alternative first lines for the chorus:
- Queen of the Rosary, hail
- O Lady of Nigeria, hail!
Immaculate Heart! we kneel
To consecrate all to thee:
The present, its pain and joy
The future, all it may be.
The sun at thy royal word
Spun round like a splendid toy;
The rose petals showering down
Proclaimed thee cause of our joy.
The Rosary, white and gold,
We take from thy Virgin hand;
A pledge of the power of God
To heal and strengthen our land.
O Mother of Sorrows, hail!
We mourn for our evil done;
O soften our selfish hearts,
And lead us back to thy Son.
O Mother of priests in need,
For thine assistance we pray;
Thy graces flow: sweet the seed
Of Saints, thy Son to obey.
O Mother of all mankind,
Lead Russia back home again,
That over a peaceful world
Thy heart may graciously reign.
I really love this song so much. I say it after my prayers everyday.
ReplyDeleteI get inspired when the sang this song in church, thank you Jesus.
ReplyDeleteGreat song any day.
ReplyDeletePls can someone help with the solfa note pls
ReplyDeleteOur Lady of Perpetual Help, intercede for our needs.
ReplyDeleteMy best hyme of Mary
ReplyDeleteis this copyrighted? can it be recorded and sold without permission?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure: it depends on what country you are in (ie what laws apply to you) and (in most countries) when Mother Sweetmn died - which is unknown. Sorry I can't be more help.
DeleteSo lovely
ReplyDeleteOne of my most beloved song
This is my best song when ever I sing it my prayer request are been answered
ReplyDeleteLove it any time any day
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