The Pietà
The Pietà
O Mary, standing by the cross,
you saw the dying of your son.
We, too, must see our dear ones die,
our hearts full of sadness and love.
O Mary, staying at the cross,
Jesus spoke words to comfort you.
(And) We have shared such words and tears,
our hearts filled with sorrow and love.
O Mary, waiting by the cross,
friends placed his body in your arms.
(So) We have held, caressed and soothed,
our hands touched with tenderest love.
O Mary, standing at his tomb,
heart pierced with sorrow and with grief;
please pray for us now, such hurt in our hearts,
our lives full of sadness in love.
Mary, our mother, strong in faith,
God’s word your life, Jesus your son.
Death brings us to life eternal with God,
Our faith, our hope, our love.
Copyright © 1993 : Watermead Music Collection 3
Lyrics: John Daley IC, Music: Alison Kennedy
