Fr. Bill’s CD Lyrics
Paintbrush in the Green: (Silent Mother) Lady of Knock
(This one’s truly Irish because Dana wrote it! I composed the little intro—which becomes a descant—while in Ireland a few years back!)
Silent Mother, Blessed Virgin, Queen of Angels
Heart of love so sweet
You came to comfort, Holy Lady
Now you smile on every pilgrim gathered at your feet!
There were people of all ages gathered round the gable walls
Poor and humble men and women, little children that you called
We are gathered here before you and our hearts are just the same
Filled with joy at such a vision as we bless your name
Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland
All my cares and troubles cease
As I kneel with love before you
Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace
O your message was unspoken, but the truth in silence lies
So I gaze upon your vision and the truth I’ve tried to find
Here you stand with John the teacher and with Joseph at your side
And I see the Lamb of God on the altar glorified
Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland
All my cares and troubles cease
As I kneel with love before you
Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace
And the Lamb will conquer
And the woman clothed with the sun
Will shine her light on everyone
Yes the Lamb will conquer
And the woman clothed with the sun
Will shine her light on everyone!
Golden Rose, Queen of Ireland
All my cares and troubles cease
As I kneel with love before you
Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace
add into as DESCANT…)
Lady of Knock, my Queen of Peace!