A text hymn, in measurable rhythmic meter (8.8.8.8.8.8, eight syllables per line, for each of six lines, per verse), but without a tune, from a publication, The Parochial Hymn Book, Burns and Oates, London, 1881
Set to the German “Our Father” (Vater Unser) as arranged by J.S. Bach.
St. Peter is popularly supposed to assume the role of the doorman of heaven, deciding on who gains or is denied admittance, but he only functions under the authority of St. Joseph as the Steward of God’s House. If you suffer from abandonment, desolation, fearfulness or depression, you can obtain certain relief by confiding your cares to the Mayor of the Palace of God, who will admit you to His holy mother for her kind solicitude.
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| The Parochial Hymn Book (1897) | VATER UNSER (Old 112th) |
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| 1. O Spouse of Mary, glorious Saint! Thy heart with doubt was sore distressed, But welcome came the Angel’s word, And changed thy trouble into rest! When fears oppress on every side, Dear Saint, our weary footsteps guide. |
2. O Spouse of Mary! glorious Saint! In poverty thou didst behold, the Infant Jesus born on earth; But Angels’ songs brought joy untold! As through this drear, cold world we roam, May Angel voices lead us home! |
| 3. O Spouse of Mary, glorious Saint! The tears of Jesus wrung thy heart, But His sweet Name thy anguish soothed– Jesus, sweet balm for every smart! Oh, may our lips with loving faith, Breathe that sweet Name, in life and death. |
4. O Spouse of Mary, glorious Saint! Thy heart was sad at Simeon’s word, But ransomed souls in vision rose, Won by the pangs of Mary’s Sword. Oh, by that gladness and that pain, Help us eternal life to gain! |
| 5. O Spouse of Mary, glorious Saint! All weary with the rugged way, Sweet was thy toil, with Jesus near, When Egypt’s idols owned His sway, Oh, let our hearts’ loved idols fall– And Jesus be our God—our All! |
6. O Spouse of Mary, glorious Saint! The tyrant’s wrath aroused thy fear, But Nazareth, thy humble home, Was shelter safe, with Jesus near. Oh, in this world so bleak and cold, Still keep us safe in Christ’s true Fold! |
| 7. O Spouse of Mary, glorious Saint! How couldst thou bear that three days’ pain, With Mary’s tears, and Jesus gone? Oh joy to find thy Lord again! May we, our weary wanderings o’er, Find Jesus on the’eternal shore! |
Amen. |
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The full litany of The Seven Dolours and Seven Joys of St. Joseph
http://www.sing-prayer.org/p/289
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