Sin Do Làmh, A Mhoire

Sin Do Làmh, A Mhoire

1970s/80s

frances.wilkins

Gaelic

Words

404

04/06/2024

TEXT

15

Sìn do làmh, A Mhoire Treòraich mi sa ghleann; Stiùir mo chùrsa dìreach Air an Rìoghachd thall O mo Mhàthair òigheach, Eisd rim òran gaoil; Dhaingnich thu mo chòir dhomh Air a’ chrò ro naomh. Oigh os cionn nan òighean, Oigh an uile chliù, Oigh nan uile ghràsan, Bi gach là dhuinn dlùth. Nì sinn ceòl le coireal Dhut, a Mhoire Naomh, ’S teudan ciùil ar cridhe Dhut a’ fighe gaoil. Nuair as duibhe dòchas, Fadaidh beò ar dùil; Nuair as caise ’n dìreadh, Biodh do chlì rir cùl. Sìn do làmh, a Mhoire, Glac mi teann air dhòrn; Treòraich mi gu Iosa, Ughdar fial mo bheò.

Mary stretch forth your hand, Guide me through the vale; Steer my course directly To the Kingdom over there. O my virgin Mother, Hear my song of love; You confirmed my right To the blessed fold. Virgin above virgins, Virgin of all renown, Virgin full of grace, Stay close to us each day. Loudly we will sing To you, blessed Mary, Whilethe strings of our hearts Weave melodies of love. When dark despair threatens, Fan our flame of hope; When the slope is steepest, May your strength sustain us. Stretch forth your hand, Mary, To clasp mine tight; Lead me to Jesus, Generous ruler of my being. Translation by John Campbell