
Singing a New Song for St. Margaret
by anonymous on November 3, 2021Verse 1, by Jason Pennington-Saugey:
From Hungary’s distant kingdom,
Of English noble birth,
Brought safely home to Scotland,
As Normans ruled the earth,
Your loving, calming spirit
Laid family strife to rest,
St. Margaret, O dear mother,
Inspire us, teach, and bless.
Verse 2, by Claire Carothers:
Compassion for her country,
Scotland’s beloved queen,
Minister to those oppressed,
Her love shown church and king,
Always deeply religious,
Her good works we do heed,
Vocation, wife, and mother,
Instill us to good deeds.
Verse 3, by Mark Magie:
Saint Margaret’s crown was Heaven sent,
she answered Jesus’ call,
To orphans, poor and royalty,
she was a friend to all,
Of thistle, rose and clover too,
Scots loved their earthly queen,
God’s pearl, a noble blessing,
a gift that was serene.