The First Day
This is a traditional Irish song arranged by Michael McGlynn. It appears on Anúna’s 1993 album Anúna.
A version of this song appears in Foclóir Stairiúil na Nua-Ghaeilge (The Historical Dictionary of Modern Irish), titled Sciath Mhuire, written in 1844 by an unknown author. The source is Má Nuad: Cuallacht Chuilm Cille (Maynooth)
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Tell me how to praise you
Although I am no master of poetry
Angelic face without stain
You gave me breast milk to save me
I throw myself on your protection
Loving Mother of the one Son
Under your shield protect my body
My heart, my will and strength
Temple of three persons
Father, Son and Holy Ghost
I pray to you to aid me in
My hour of judgement and death
Queen who was given by the King
The Father, thanks forever
Motherhood and virginity
I beseech your part in my salvation
Vessel who carries the light
Great brightness that outshines the sun
Pull me under your protection
From the short journey of life
Mary, gracious and beautiful
Gentle, mild and stately
I don't tire calling to you
You defend me on the dangerous day