The first good joy that Mary had
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It was the joy of one.
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The first rejoice that Mary had
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Was to see her new born son.
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To see her new born son good man,
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And blessed may he be.
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Sing Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
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To all eternity.
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The next good joy that Mary had
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It was the joy of two.
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To see her son Jesus,
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Make the lame to go.
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The next rejoice that Mary had,
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It was the joy of three.
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To see her own son Jesus,
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To make the blind to see.
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To make the blind to see good man,
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And blessed may he be.
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Sing Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
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To all eternity.
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The next good joy our lady had,
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It was the joy of four.
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It was the rejoice of her dear son,
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When he read the bible o'er.
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The next good joy that Mary had,
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It was the joy of five.
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To see her own son Jesus,
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To make the dead alive.
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To make the dead alive good man,
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And blessed may he be.
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Sing Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
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To all eternity.
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The next rejoice our lady had,
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It was the rejoice of six.
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To see her own son Jesus,
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To bear the crucifix.
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The next good joy that Mary had,
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It was the joy of seven.
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To see her own son Jesus,
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To wear the crown of heaven.
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To wear the crown of heaven good man,
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And blessed may he be.
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Sing Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
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To all eternity.
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And glory may he be,
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And blessed now be she.
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And those who sing the seven long verses,
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In honour of our lady.
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The Seven Rejoices Of Mary
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| Loreena McKennitt |
