Some make prayers to Mary

Text by Heinrich Heine (1797-1856)
Translated into English by Joseph Massaad 

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Some make prayers to Mary,
Others to Paul and Peter,
I however, will worship,
Sun of beauty, only thee.

Kiss me, love me, dearest one,
Show mw favor, show me grace,
Fairest sun among the maidens,
Fairest maid beneath the sun!