auld lang syne

Today we welcome this new year.

The traditional song that is sung throughout the world at the stroke of midnight is Auld Lang Syne.

Auld lang Syne roughly translates into "for the sake of old times" or "days gone by."

The original lyrics are quite moving and appropriate for this day as not only we celebrate day 1 of 2011 but also as we reflect on the gift of a mother's love as we celebrate the solemnity of the MAry mother of God.

Here are the traditional lyrics:

"Heart is ravisht with delight,
when thee I think upon;
All Grief and Sorrow takes the flight,
and speedily is gone;
The bright resemblance of thy Face,
so fills this, Heart of mine;
That Force nor Fate can me displease,
for Old long syne.

Since thoughts of thee doth banish grief,
when from thee I am gone;
will not thy presence yield relief,
to this sad Heart of mine:
Why doth thy presence me defeat,
with excellence divine?
Especially when I reflect
on Old long syne"

Refrain:
On Old long syne my Jo,
in Old long syne,
That thou canst never once reflect,
on Old long syne.



As the lyrics go: heart is ravished with delight when thee I think upon; grief and sorrow takes the flight and speedily is gone; Is this not what the gift of a mother's love is all about. A mother's glance and warm embrace has a way of driving away the darkness form our eyes, the darkness in our hearts and a cup of kindness she brings with each delicate smile.

Beautiful lyrics and more importantly a beautiful mother for us all. Mary, mother of God, turn your gentle gaze our way and lead us to your son whose divine face drives away the pain.



Here is a rendition of the song, enjoy