It was translated by English writer, Anglican priest and later Roman Catholic convert and hymn-writer, Fr Ronald Knox (1888-1957).
This song was recorded by Irish tenor Frank Patterson (1938 – 10 June 2000) in his album Faith of our Fathers which was released in 1997, and included in his compilation Sacred Songs of Ireland released in 1999. On this album, it is set to a an unnamed tune by Irish Roman Catholic priest and author John V Moloney (1916 – 2014). Basic sheet music for this tune is available here.
It was also recorded on the album Angels and Saints at Ephesus produced by the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles in 2013. A different tune, attributed to the Benedictines of Mary, was used for this recording . Sheet music for it can be purchased directly from their website. (Delivery by email, includes permission to make unlimited copies.)
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Women's choir, unaccompanied:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they, and the text of the original poem, are currently available on this website. The song has three verses and a rough outline is:1 Jesus, to aid thy feeble powers,
I see thy Mother’s arms outspread,
.... Thy feet, so light, may softly rest. …
2 Dear infant Christ, this fallen rose
... Bloomless, to cast myself away.
3 Dear Lord, the flowers that blossom yet
...Dear infant Christ, that rose be I!
4 Yes those same petals, trampled down
... A future on thy mercy cast!
5 For love of Loveliness supreme,
...Relieve thy last, thy labouring tread.
See also
- Hymns about St Therese of Lisieux
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