O bless?d day of motherhood! We lift our hearts in praise, To thank the Source of every good: Thy joy crowns all our days. O God, our Father, bless this day, Enrich its golden store Of bless?d mother love, and may Thy children Thee adore. O gracious day of motherhood! Our faith, by God increased, Hath each alluring foe withstood; Our souls He hath released. O God, our Father, bless this day, Enrich its golden store Of gracious mother love, and may Thy children Thee adore. O precious day of motherhood! Teach us in Christ to find The greater gifts of brotherhood; Bring peace to all mankind. O God, our Father, bless this day, Enrich its golden store Of precious mother love, and may Thy children Thee adore. O wondrous day of motherhood! Thy love to all abound; Beside the cross once Mary stood; Again let love be crowned. O God, our Father, bless this day, Enrich its golden store Of wondrous mother love, and may Thy children Thee adore.