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Margaret of Scotland
Words and music (c) Noel S Donnelly.
Margaret of Scotland, patron of our land,
Friend of the poor, with caring heart and hand,
Lover of beauty, of art and of grace,
Sharing your gifts with the whole human race.
“Thanks be to God for Margaret’s love and praise!
May we together follow her ways!
2. Margaret of Scotland exiled in our land
Learning our language, building here your home.
Warm was your welcome to hearth and to hall,
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Shared was your table, your outreach to all.
“Thanks be to God for Margaret’s love and praise!
May we together follow her ways!”
3. Margaret of Scotland, family was your pride;
Mother of David, Malcolm’s loyal bride;
Calming your presence through storm and in strife,
Great your example of family life.
“Thanks be to God for Margaret’s love and praise!
May we together follow her ways!”
4. Margaret of Scotland, woman steeped in prayer.
Psalms were your music, gospels were your care.
Rich was the harvest you gained with your Christ,
God’s growing kingdom, the pearl of great price.
“Thanks be to God for Margaret’s love and praise!
May we together follow her ways!”
5. Margaret of Scotland, mother, wife and queen,
Builder of bridges, ferrying the weak;
Woman of culture, of grace and of charm,
Strongly you cherished the church in our land.
“Thanks be to God for Margaret’s love and praise!
May we together follow her ways!”
6. Margaret of Scotland, patron for these shores,
Building a nation, where peace with justice grows,
Raising the Standard for all in this land,
Pilgrims together who march hand in hand.
“Thanks be to God for Margaret’s love and praise!
May we together follow her ways!”
