Song to Our Mother
(Tonantzin Icuic)
At the foot of the hill
Where the roses bloomed
I contemplate the Virgin
Who captured my heart.
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Mother mine of Guadalupe
Mother mine, all love,
We beg thee to give us
Thy benediction and peace.
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No other nation on earth
Has been so blessed by God
For that the Indians of Mexico
Carry thee in their hearts.
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Guadalupe, Guadalupe,
The name that brings us joy,
May it be ever on our lips
With great devotion.
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Mayest thou be praised in heaven
Sweet Virgin Mother of God
And on earth beloved
From end to end of our land.
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On Tepeyac she appeared
Like a divine Star
She is there to be our light
To protect and guide us.
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Glory to the Immortal Princess
Who freed us from great evil
And to make us happy
She crushed the serpent.
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Guadalupe, Guadalupe,
The name that brings us solace
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It’s the name of my mother,
Of my mother and of God’s.
Thoughts on the Edge of Forever 