Mary, Woman of the Promise
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w: Mary Frances Fleischaker, 1988
m: Edward Elgar ("Drakes Broughton"), 1878
arr: Randall DeBruyn, 1991

[Verse 1]
Mary, woman of the promise;
Vessel of your people's dreams,
Through your open, willing spirit
Waters of God's goodness streamed.

[Verse 2]
Mary, song of holy wisdom,
Sung before the world began,
Faithful to the Word within, you
Carried out God's wondrous plan.

[Verse 3]
Mary, morning star of justice;
Mirror of the radiant light,
In the shadows of life's journey,
Be a beacon for our sight.

[Verse 4]
Mary, model of compassion;
Wounded by your offspring's pain,
When our hearts are torn by sorrow,
Teach us how to love again.

[Verse 5]
Mary, woman of the Gospel;
Humble home for treasured seed,
Help us to be true disciples
Bearing fruit in word and deed.