I’LL SING A HYMN TO MARY

I’ll sing a hymn to Mary,\nThe mother of my God,\nThe virgin of all virgins,\nOf David’s royal blood.\nO teach me, holy Mary,\nA loving song to frame,\nWhen wicked men blaspheme thee,\nTo love and bless thy name.\n2. O noble tower of David,\nOf gold and ivory,\nThe ark of God’s own promise,\nThe gate of heav’n to me.\nTo live and not to love thee\nWould fill my soul with shame;\nWhen wicked men blaspheme thee,\nI’ll love and bless thy name\n3. The saints are high in glory,\nWith golden crowns so bright;\nBut brighter far is Mary,\nUpon her throne of light,\nOh, that which God did give thee,\nLet mortal ne’er disclaim;\nWhen wicked men blaspheme thee,\nI’ll love and bless thy name.\n4. But in the crown of Mary\nThere lies a wondrous gem,\nAs queen of all the angels,\nWhich Mary shares with them.\n“No sin hath e’er defiled thee”,\nSo doth our faith proclaim;\nWhen wicked men blaspheme thee,\nI’ll love and bless thy name.