Mary as Advocate

To the Most High God
by Whom you are so blest
intercede for us sinners
that we may not be put to the test
for the King will not refuse you
from Scripture that we know
a word from your mouth
uttered in His ear
calls Mercy down upon us
so that to Him we may draw near
for our sins defile us
our imperfections blight our souls
but your presence with us
before His throne
casts favor upon us
in the shadow of your own