Roses for Our Lady

This is a devotional hymn about Mary. The author and composer have not been located.

It was recorded by Irish country/gospel singer James Kilbane on his album Mary the Lord's Servant, which was released in 2015 by Veritas under the Gold Eagle Music label. Since then it has also been recorded by a singer called Thomas Hamill.

No published versions or sheet music have been located.

Image from Sassoferrato's Our Lady in a Garland of Roses

Downloads

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Examples

Official video from James Kilbane - singer with piano accompaniment:

Professional recording, singer with piano:

Singer with guitar-led accompaniment, professional recording:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Chorus:
Roses for Our Lady,
To wipe away her tears,
Roses for Our Lady,
Whose heart will melt our fears
Our Lady who is with us
Gentle mother of us all,
White [wild?] roses for our lady,
Amid a crown of thorns.

In a land that's so divided,
To a people torn with pain,
Our Mother's plea has promised
That peace will reign again.