The Mother Mary

By George MacDonald

O Mary, mother, weep no more! A brighter sun than ever shone Upon thy spirit will restore The joy that life has taken! Ah, holy Mary, mother mild, Ah, maiden mother, meek and kind, In all thy sadness thou art styled The queen of all mankind! And thou shalt reign, a glorious queen, In heaven's own perfect bliss, Where thou thy Lord and King hast seen, And his redeeming kiss. And thou shalt lead the hosts of heaven In endless songs of praise, To God, the Father, who has given The gift of length of days. So weep no more, O mother mild! But lift thy voice in prayer, That we, who love thy holy child, May his bright kingdom share.
Written: 1860-01-01

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Poem Details

Date Written: 1860-01-01
Date Published: 1874-01-01
Language: English
Keywords: Mother Mary, Redemption, Prayer, Joy, Heaven
Source: Poetical Works
Publisher: Alexander Strahan
Rights/Permissions: Public Domain

Analysis & Notes:
A devotional poem to the Virgin Mary, celebrating her role in redemption and her place in heaven as the queen of all mankind.

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