Dear Guardian of Mary by Rev. Frederick William Faber DEAR GUARDIAN OF MARY—Bro. Bonitus Dear Guardian of Mary 1 Dear Guardian of Mary! dear nurse of her Child! Life’s ways are full weary, the desert is wild; Bleak sands are all round us, no home can we see; Sweet Spouse of our Lady, we lean safe on thee. 2 For thou to the pilgrim art father and guide, And Jesus and Mary felt safe at thy side. O Glorious Patron, secure shall I be, Sweet Spouse of our Lady, if thou stay with me! 3 God chose