1.
Look down, O Mother Mary,
From thy bright throne above;
Cast down upon thy children,
One only glance of love.
And if a heart so tender
With pity flows not o’er;
Then turn away, O Mother,
And look on us no more.
2.
See how ungrateful sinners,
We stand before your Son,
His loving heart upbraids us
The evil we have done.
But, if you will appease Him,
Speak for us but one word;
For thus you can obtain us,
The pardon of our Lord.
3.
O Mary, dearest Mother,
If you would have us live,
Say that we are your children,
And Jesus will forgive.
Our sins make us unworthy
That title still to bear;
But you art still our Mother,
Then show a Mother’s care.
4.
Unfold to us your mantle,
There stay we without fear;
What evil can befall us,
If Mother you are near?
O kindest, dearest Mother,
Your sinful children save;
Look down on us with pity,
Who your protection crave.
Catholic Hymn: Look Down, O Mother Mary