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Through the world thy children raise

Representative Text

1 Through the world thy children raise
Their prayers, and still we see,
Calm are the nights and bright the days
Of those who trust in thee.

Chorus:
Star of the Sea, we kneel and pray,
When tempests raise their voice,
Star of the Sea, the haven reached,
We call thee, we call thee and rejoice:
Star of the Sea, Star of the Sea.

2 Queen of heav'n! when we are sad,
Best solace of our pains,
It tells us though on earth we toil,
Our Mother lives and reigns. [Chorus]


Source: Laudis Corona: the new Sunday school hymn book, containing a collection of Catholic hymns, arranged for the principal seasons and festivals of the year #71

Author: Adelaide A. Procter

Not to be confused with Adelaide A. Pollard. Adelaide Anne Proctor was born in London, in 1825. Her father, Brian W. Proctor, is well known by his literary nom de guerre of Barry Cornwall. In 1853, Miss Proctor became a contributor to Dickens' "Household Words." Her reputation as a poet was secured by the publication of her first volume of "Legends and Lyrics," in 1858. A second volume was added in 1860. She also published other compositions in poetry and prose. She died in 1864. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Through the world thy children raise
Author: Adelaide A. Procter
Refrain First Line: Star of the sea, we kneel and pray
Copyright: Public Domain

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Laudis Corona #71

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May Blossoms, a collection of hymns to the Blessed Virgin #10

St. Basil's Hymn Book #d157

St. Basil's Hymnal ... 10th ed. #d194

St. Basil's Hymnal. 3rd ed. #d156

Sursum Corda #d101

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