Baltimore Catechism Volume I Part 15

Dear Guardian of Mary (REV. F. W. FABER)

1. Dear Guardian of Mary! dear nurse of her child!

Life's ways are full weary, the desert is wild; Bleak sands are all round us, no home can we see; Sweet Spouse of our Lady! we lean upon thee.

2. For thou to the pilgrim art father and guide, And Jesus and Mary felt safe at thy side; Ah! blessed Saint Joseph, how safe should I be, Sweet Spouse of our Lady! if thou wert with me.

Dear Angel, Ever at My Side (REV. F. W. FABER)

1. Dear Angel, ever at my side, How loving must thou be, To leave thy home in heaven to guide A little child like me.

2. Thy beautiful and shining face I see not, though so near; The sweetness of thy soft, low voice I am too deaf to hear.

Hymn at the Communion

O Lord, I am not worthy That Thou shouldst come to me, But speak the words of comfort, My spirit healed shall be.

And humbly I'll receive Thee, The bridegroom of my soul, No more by sin to grieve Thee, Or fly Thy sweet control.