Legion of Mary

Fatima Hymn - Irregular traditional Portuguese (PR) 1. The shepherds were watching Near that stunted tree Francisco, Jacinta, Lucia made three. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave Maria. 2. There came from the heavens A flashing bright light; The children stood watching, All stricken with fright. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave Maria. 3. There stood a fair lady On top of the tree; She smiled at the children, And spoke tenderly. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave Maria. 4. ‘Twas Mary, our Mother, From Heaven above; She gave them a message, A warning with love. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave, Maria. 5. Her message repeated The words of her Son; By prayer and by penance Will Heaven be won. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave Maria. 6. She asked them to tell us To pray on our beads, For peace among nations, For all sinners’ needs. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave Maria. 7. Our gum trees were growing Near that hallow’d tree; Australia was present For Mary to see. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave Maria. 8. Oh! Pray for our country, And keep her from harm, Madonna so lovely, And Fatima’s charm. Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, ave, ave Maria. 19