TO MARY
by Sr. Mary Elena, O.S.F.

Many a year is hurried past
Since first your eyes on me were cast
Ah! Happy day! You held me fast
My Mary!

A young maid's mind began to grow
And learn't of you--God's Hand-maid low
And learn't to love, to love you so.
My Mary!

And then one blessed Christmas night
You left your home in heaven's height
You stood before me glowing white
My Mary!

Just for a while you lingered there
And then you left your Child so fair
The first time in my heart to care
My Mary!

Oh, Blest Communion, Christmas day,
Oh, Mary, grant that I may stay
Close to your Child and you alway.
My Mary!