This Marian hymn along with “Holy God We Praise Thy Name” were two of the best-known Catholic hymns of the 20th century. Not familiar with this hymn? Then take a few moments to read about the author and composer and then ask your organist, music director, or parish priest to incorporate this hymn into your choir or parish repertoire.
Thanks, Don9of11, for this very comprehensive historical sketch of the origins of this fine hymn; and your spiritual reflections were quite moving, too. This certainly is a hymn we should hear more often!
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