PRAYER OF ASPIRATIONS TO MARY

Knowest thou, sweet Mary, Whereto I aspire? It is my hope to love thee, This is my desire. I would ever be near thee, Queen most fair and sweet! Do not, do not drive me From my Mother's feet. Then, O Rose most lovely! Let me hear from thee. Loving Mother! tell me What thou wilt of me. More I cannot offer, Lo! I bring my heart; Lovingly I give it, Never from thee to part. Lady, thou didst take it, It is no longer mine: Long since thou didst love it, And its love was thine! Do not, then, forsake me, Mother of sweet Love, Till one day thou see me Safe in Heaven above.