O Blessed Day of Motherhood

This is a hymn of thanks for motherhood. It was probably intended for use on Mother's Day, but could be used on some feasts of Mary, Mother of God.

The words were written by American Congregational pastor, Ernest F. McGregor (1879-1946).

With meter 8.6.8.6 D, tunes it is set to include:

MATER (Depew) by American composer, Arthur Depew (1869-1940) - the most-commonly used tune
BETHLEHEM (Fink) by German composer Gottfried W. Fink (1783-1846).

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Piano / organ sheet music

PowerPoint slides

Examples

Singer, unaccompanied, tune

Choir with electronic keyboard:

Instrumental - piano:

Lyrics

O blessed day of motherhood!
We lift our hearts in praise,
To thank the Source of every good:
Thy joy crowns all our days.
O God, our Father, bless this day,
Enrich its golden store
Of blessed mother love, and may
Thy children Thee adore.

O gracious day of motherhood!
Our faith, by God increased,
Hath each alluring foe withstood;
Our souls He hath released.
O God, our Father, bless this day,
Enrich its golden store
Of gracious mother love, and may
Thy children Thee adore.

O precious day of motherhood!
Teach us in Christ to find
The greater gifts of brotherhood;
Bring peace to all mankind.
O God, our Father, bless this day,
Enrich its golden store
Of precious mother love, and may
Thy children Thee adore.

O wondrous day of motherhood!
Thy love to all abound;
Beside the cross once Mary stood;
Again let love be crowned.
O God, our Father, bless this day,
Enrich its golden store
Of wondrous mother love, and may
Thy children Thee adore.