Monday, July 21, 2014

O Slaves of Christ Through Mary - A Hymn

To the tune "Nyland" or "Kuortane"

O slaves of Christ through Mary,
Set free from Adam's stain,
The chains of love you carry,
Bring joy that conquers pain;
Then not as hosts infernal,
Who name Her out of fear,
But with glad hymns eternal,
Sing to our Lady dear!

O Mary, sweetest Mother,
Thy children look to Thee,
For there is not another,
So near the Trinity.
In Thee the holy image
Of God took on its hue,
That when we see Thy visage,
Our Lord comes into view.

Those who would teach God's people,
To cease Thy endless praise
Will call Thy servants feeble,
Who pray through Thee always.
Yet in their condemnation,
They Satan's lies repeat,
Who at the incarnation,
Bowed not before Thy feet.

O Lord Thy cross and manger
Of one same wood were built,
Which rescues us from danger,
And frees us from our guilt;
At both Thy fairest Maiden,
Thou givest unto us,
Whose hands are heavy laden,
With graces plenteous.

The wood is self-denial,
And slav'ry is the tree,
Which makes of love a trial,
And proves fidelity.
So make us slaves through Mary,
Let love our shackles be,
So that we may not tarry,
In running after Thee.

2 comments:

  1. This is amazing. But we need to hear it. Youtube, a piano, you.

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  2. Per your request:
    http://youtu.be/bzMiNryXznI

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