as i travel this wide world over friends i find wherever i roam but to me there s none like mother none like mother dear at home they may treat me very kindly bid me welcome everywhere but it just only reminds me of a loving mother s care i remembered well how mother used to slew the slightest pain with her tender words and kisses she d soon make me well again oh god wilt thou have mercy on my darling precious boy save protect him lord i pray thee let not sin his soul destroy