PRAY FOR US (a song for Mary)
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Verse 1
The LORD has chosen You,
he prefers you for his dwelling
You are, his resting place forever
Verse 2
The LORD has honored You,
he prefers you for his dwelling
You are, his resting place forever
Chorus 1
Pray for us, pray for us
Now and at the hour of death
O Mother, Pray for us, pray for us
Now and at the hour of death
Verse 3
The LORD has chosen You,
To be blessed among all women
You are, the honor of our race.
Verse 4
The LORD has honored You,
The Queen of all the angels
You are, full of heaven's grace.
Chorus 1
Pray for us, pray for us
Now and at the hour of death
O Mother, Pray for us, pray for us
Now and at the hour of death
Chorus 2
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Now and at the hour of death
Bridge
You said Amen to the message of an angel
And we were redeemed
And with your Amen we your children sing along
With your song
Chorus 2
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Now and at the hour of death
Chorus 1 with Litany
O Mother, Pray for us, [O Mary] Pray for us [Virgin Mother]
Now and at the hour of death
O Mother, Pray for us, [Queen of Martyrs] Pray for us [and our sorrows]
Now and at the hour of death
Chorus 2
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Now and at the hour of death
Chorus 1 and 2 overlap with Litany
Pray for us, [Help of Christians] Pray for us [Refuge of Sinners]
Now and at the hour of death
Pray for us, [Queen of Apostles] Pray for us [Cause of our joy]
Now and at the hour of death
Outro
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Now and at the hour of death
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From the beginning, we’ve always wanted to write a song for Mary. It is rare to find a contemporary devotional song for Mary that is simple, elegant and, at the same time, uplifting enough for the soul. After spending a good deal of time in prayer together about this, “Pray for Us” was born!
Watch the story behind the song right here.