The Uncrowned Queen

The Uncrowned Queen

When God would save a world from sin,
He chose with Mothers to begin;
And, through a virgin mother’s birth,
To bring good will to men on earth.

When Christ the way of life would tell,
A woman listened by the well;
When He was tired and needed rest,
Two women honored Him as guest;
He caused a maid to walk again,
And raised a widow’s son at Nain.

A mother’s love will stand by you,
When other friends have proved untrue.
She’ll round your bed her vigil keep;
While other eyes are closed in sleep;
She’ll cleave to you till life shall end,
And be your dearest friend.

Our Mothers steer the ship of state;
Tis they who make the nation great.
Our country will be bad or good,
Depending on its Motherhood.
And back of all great men is seen,
The image of an uncrowned Queen.