HYMN 676

t.H.C 577 6s 8s (FE 702) 
Tune: 6s 8s Oluwa yio pese


1.  BE-NE-FI-CIENT Mother

     On earth, careth for me

     Me, beareth in her porch 

     Careth for me all day. 

Chorus: Hail thee Mother

              Oh! when shall be

              I shall repay and appreciate 

              Thine care for me.


2.  None else like thee Mother 

     ‘Mongst all my kit, and kin 

     Preserve me Lord I plead 

     May I as Mother be.

Chorus: Hail thee Mother...


3.  Father, my reflector 

     Mother, my choice of gold 

     Careth for me at dusk 

     Me, beareth in her porch. 

Chorus: Hail thee Mother...


4.  Though I am wise and brave 

     Tribute all to the Mum

     E‘en though yet retarded

     To Mum, all attribute.

Chorus: Hail thee Mother

              Oh! when shall be

              I shall repay and appreciate 

              Thine care for me.  Amen