Immaculate Mary
Immaculate Mary or Immaculate Mother is a Roman Catholic Marian prayer. It is also known as the Lourdes Hymn, sung in honour of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
It was written by Abbe Gaignet to a traditional French tune and is used principally at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Words
There are a number of alternative renderings of the hymn, in use in different parts of the world. A popular version which appeared in hymnals between 1900 and 1975 has, as its first line, "Immaculate Mary, our hearts are on fire." It extends to around 12 verses in order to facilitate its use in processions.
Perpetual Help Novena version
The version sung at novena services honouring Our Lady of Perpetual Help has a different set of lyrics:
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