Mother! That precious name,
Forever more the same,
Earth’s greatest word.
Though ages past have flown,
No sound was ever known,
Like that dear name alone,
Or ever heard.
From childhood’s earliest day,
She guarded all our way
With tenderest care.
She shared our every woe,
Each cherished hope did know,
Heard every whisper low
Of childish prayer.
Our Mother! God to Thee
In deep humility
We lift our praise:
Keep those we love the best
Through every trial and test,
And may they ever rest
Safe in thy care.
