O MOTHER BLEST, WHOM GOD BESTOWS

O Mother blest, whom God bestows\nOn sinners and on just,\nWhat joy, what hope thou givest those\nWho in thy mercy trust.\nRefrain:\nThou art clement, thou art chaste,\nMary, thou art fair;\nOf all mothers sweetest, best;\nNone with thee compare.\n2. O heavenly Mother, mistress sweet!\nIt never yet was told\nThat suppliant sinner left thy feet\nUnpitied, unconsoled. Ref.\n3. O mother pitiful and mild,\nCease not to pray for me;\nFor I do love thee as a child,\nAnd sigh for love of thee. Ref.\n4. Most powerful mother, all men know\nThy Son denies thee nought;\nThou askest, wishest it, and lo!\nHis power thy will hath wrought. Ref.\n5. O mother blest, for me obtain,\nUngrateful though I be,\nTo love that God who first could deign\nTo show such love for me. Ref.