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Songs of the Hearth

By Rose Ure Mezu  

 

 

To Our Lady, Queen of Peace

Our Lady, Queen of Peace

Queen of heaven, Mother most pure.

We your children humbly kneel at your feet

dedicating ourselves to you in this prayer:

Mother of God,

Be our mother too.

Queen of Peace,

Bring peace to our hearts.

Queen of Peace. 

Enkindle peace in our hearths.

Queen of Peace,

Reform and strengthen our society.

Queen of Peace,

Breathe peace into our neighbors,

Our workplaces, wherever we go,

That all we may say or do

may be pleasing to Your Son, Jesus Christ.

Through your intercession, gentle Lady

When our life's journey is ended,

may your son crown our earthly labors with glory,

A peaceful death, perfect rest and perfect Peace.

Our Lady, Queen of Peace,

Help us to be more like you.

(1984)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

updated 10 June 2008

 

 

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