“Immaculate Mary, Thy Praises We Sing”
Both versions of the Refrain are provided; either can be chosen.
Tune: “Lourdes Hymn” • 65 65 R
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Mater Facta, Sed Intacta (“Mother, yet a stainless Virgin”)
Translation: Based on Thomas Isaac Ball
Tune: “Hymn To Joy” • 87 87 D
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Per Te Mundus Laetabundus (“Thou, when deepest night infernal”)
Translation: Fr. Edward Caswall, Oratorian
Tune: “Domhnach Trionoide” • 87 87 D
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Omni Die, Dic Mariae (“Daily, daily, sing to Mary”)
Translation: Fr. Henry Bittleston, Oratorian
Text only—can be used with any 87 87 D
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Omni Die, Dic Mariae (“Daily, daily, sing to Mary”)
Translation: Fr. Henry Bittleston, Oratorian
Tune: “Laudes Mariae” • 87 87 D
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“Christ Is King Of Earth And Heaven” by Fr. Ivor Daniel
Tune: “Rustington” • 87 87 D
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“To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King” by Fr. Martin B. Hellriegel
Tune: “Ich Glaub An Gott” • 87 87 R Iambic
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“Lift High The Cross” by George Kitchin (originally published in 1887, but revised in 1916)
Tune: “Crucifer” • 10 10 R
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“God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen”
The meaning of “God rest you merry” is “God keep you merry.” Note the archaic use of the word rest (“keep”)—indeed, this carol probably dates from the 16th century.
Tune: “God Rest You Merry” • 86 86 86 R
