Catholic Hymns (1860)/The Help of Christians

by Anonymous

52. The Help of Christians.

Mother of our Lord and Saviour,
First in beauty as in power,
Glory of the Christian nations,
Ready help in trouble's hour.

Though the gates of Hell against us,
With profoundest fury rage;
Though the ancient foe assault us,
And his fiercest battle wage.

Nought can hurt the pure in spirit,
Who upon thine aid rely;
At thy hand secure of gaining
Strength and mercy from on high

Through the everlasting ages,
Blessed Trinity, to Thee,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Praise and endless glory be

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