It was first published in Rohr's Favorite Catholic Melodies, 1854. It is usually attributed to English-born, American-emigrant musician, choirmaster and music editor. William Dressler (1826–1914) - it is likely that he wrote the tune, rather than the words.
The text has meter: 7.5.7.5.7.7.4.7. The tune is unnamed.
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Examples
Small choir with organ:
Lyrics
1 Holy Mary Mother Mild,
O dearest Mother
Hear O hear thy feeble child,
O sweet sweet Mother.
Chorus:
O exult ye Cherubim
And rejoice ye Serephim:
Praise her praise her,
O praise our spotless Mother.
2 Tossed on life's tempestuous sea,
O dearest Mother
Cast thy tender eyes on me,
O sweet sweet Mother.
3 Brightest in the courts above,
O dearest Mother
Joy of angels, Queen of love,
O sweet, sweet Mother!
4 Maiden Mother, hear my prayer,
O dearest Mother
Prove to me thy loving care,
O sweet, sweet Mother!
O dearest Mother
Hear O hear thy feeble child,
O sweet sweet Mother.
Chorus:
O exult ye Cherubim
And rejoice ye Serephim:
Praise her praise her,
O praise our spotless Mother.
2 Tossed on life's tempestuous sea,
O dearest Mother
Cast thy tender eyes on me,
O sweet sweet Mother.
3 Brightest in the courts above,
O dearest Mother
Joy of angels, Queen of love,
O sweet, sweet Mother!
4 Maiden Mother, hear my prayer,
O dearest Mother
Prove to me thy loving care,
O sweet, sweet Mother!
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