Look down, O Mother Mary,\nFrom thy bright throne above;\nCast down upon thy children\nOne only glance of love;\nAnd if a heart so tender\nWith pity flows not e’er,\nThen turn away, O Mother,\nAnd look on us no more.\nRepeat: Look down, etc.\n2. See how, ungrateful sinners,\nWe stand before thy Son;\nHis loving heart upbraids us\nThe evil we have done.\nBut if thou wilt appease him,\nSpeak for us but one word;\nFor thus thou canst obtain us\nThe pardon of our Lord.\nRepeat: Look down, etc.\n3. O Mary, dearest Mother,\nIf thou wouldst have us live,\nSay that we are thy children,\nAnd Jesus will forgive.\nOur sins make us unworthy\nThat title still to bear,\nBut thou art sill our Mother;\nThen show a mother’s care.\nRepeat: Look down, etc.\n4. Unfold to us thy mantle,\nThere stay we without fear;\nWhat evil can befall us\nIf, Mother, thou art near?\nO kindest, dearest Mother,\nTheir sinful children save;\nLook down on us with pity,\nWho thy protection crave.\nRepeat: Look down, etc.