May 1
May-Bell

Our Lady's Tears

Medieval Mary ​Garden Name

Emblem of Devotion to Mary

Virtue

Convallaria Majalis

Latin Botanical name

The sweet May-bell in woody dell
is found in early spring;
This Flowers fair with tender care
to Mary’s Shrine we bring.
These bell of May, accept we pray
Oh Queen & Virgin dear!

And may they prove to you
the love we bring you is sincere.
And may each heart, with purest art,
as first poor bells of May;
By good deeds done
lead others on to leave sin’s thorny way.

May 1
May-Bell

Our Lady's Tears

Medieval Mary ​Garden Name

Emblem of Devotion to Mary

Virtue

Convallaria Majalis

Latin Botanical name

The sweet May-bell in woody dell
is found in early spring;
This Flowers fair with tender care
to Mary’s Shrine we bring.
These bell of May, accept we pray
Oh Queen & Virgin dear!

And may they prove to you
the love we bring you is sincere.
And may each heart, with purest art,
as first poor bells of May;
By good deeds done
lead others on to leave sin’s thorny way.