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I'll sing a hymn to Mary
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I'll sing a hymn to Mary by Johann Michael Haydn — Lyrics
1. I'll sing a hymn to Mary,
The Mother of my God,
The Virgin of all virgins,
Of David's Royal blood.
O teach me, holy Mary,
A loving song to frame,
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
To love and bless thy name.
2. O Lily of the Valley,
O mystic Rose what tree
Or flower, e'en the fairest,
Is half so fair as thee?
O let me, though so lowly,
Recite my Mother's fame:
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I'll love and bless thy name.
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About I'll sing a hymn to Mary
Johann Michael Haydn's setting of I'll sing a hymn to Mary is a devotional anthem for SATB choir. The English text expresses profound reverence for the Virgin Mary, addressing her with a series of biblical and poetic epithets: Mother of God, Virgin of virgins, Lily of the Valley, mystic Rose, and Tower of David. The lyrics poetically explore Mary's lineage, her purity, and her role as a spiritual guide, ultimately pledging unwavering devotion and praise even when her name is blasphemed. The hymn offers a heartfelt plea for guidance in expressing love and veneration for Mary, making it a suitable choice for services or concerts focused on Marian devotion.
