Mantle of Grace

[Verse 1] (All voices)

Radiant Queen of highest heaven

Giver of mercies, hope bestowing

Hear our voices, gently risen

With our hearts in prayer now glowing

[Pre-Chorus] (Female solo)

Let your grace surround our dwelling

Draw us ever close to thee

Chorus

Ave Maria gloriosa

We lay our children at thy feet

O tender Mother, pure and holy

Guard them with thy mantle sweet

Post-Chorus

Sancta Maria ora pro nobis

[Verse 2] (Male vocalist)

By humble hands we make this offering

Of little hearts to hearts aflame

Receive our hopes and every longing

That they may live to praise your name

[Pre-Chorus] (Female vocalist)

Guide them softly, lead them kindly

Shelter them by grace divine

[Chorus] (All voices)

Ave Maria gloriosa

We lay our children at thy feet

O tender Mother, pure and holy

Guard them with thy mantle sweet

Post-Chorus

Sancta Maria ora pro nobis