TO VIRGIN MARY

To The Virgin Mary is a prayer-like poem by Rizal. As a writer who is against Catholic practice during his time, he still showed how devoted he is to his religion through this poem. As we all have believed, Virgin Mary is able to listen, understand, and respond to prayers from human beings who are in pain. As a man who only wants to help his fellowmen, he asks for prayers from above to help him acquire the goals he wants for his country.

Mary, sweet peace, solace dear

Of pained mortal ! You're the fount

Whence emanates the stream of succor,

That without cease our soil fructifies.

From thy throne, from heaven high,

Kindly hear my sorrowful cry!

And may thy shining veil protect

My voice that rises with rapid flight.

Thou art my Mother, Mary, pure;

Thou'll be the fortress of my life;

Thou'll be my guide on this angry sea.

If ferociously vice pursues me,

If in my pains death harasses me,

Help me, and drive away my woes!