This is a nineteenth century Irish prayer to the BVM by Isaac B. Woodbury that appears to have been a song for young people.
I can’t see it being used in the present time in these parts.
Background information and the text are at Godsongs. Hymnary have scans of the sheet music. Sheetmusicplus have a full arrangement.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Any opinions expressed here are personal views and not the responsibility of any Church.
All music backings posted are created by myself and the intention is for them to be used to learn the songs. If any copyright holder wishes me to cease publicising and promoting their wares and directing people to where sheet music can be legally purchased please let me know.
I almost always tear up when I hear this song. I remember it from my First Holy Communion Day, over 60 years ago. When I hear this, I can picture my Mum and Dad with me in Church on that special day. We used to sing a lot of hymns to Mother Mary then, but no so much now – sad.