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 This earth is but a vale of tears,

O Maria!

A place of banishment, of fears,

O Maria! Triumph, etc.

Turn, then, most gracious Advocate,

O Maria!

Tow'rds us thine eyes compassionate,

O Maria! Triumph, etc.

When this our exile is complete,

O Maria!

Show us thy womb-born Jesus sweet,

O Maria! Triumph, etc.

O clement, gracious, Mother sweet,

O Maria!

O Virgin Mary, we entreat,

O Maria! Triumph, etc.